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1998 Château Clinet Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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1998
Château Clinet  (Pomerol)
90
Bright plums, roasted apples, smoke, herbs, cocoa and citrus make the nose a bit better than the palate. Medium-bodied, chalky with touches of orange rind, cherry griotte, chocolate and dust, this has moved slightly past its prime and entering its slow decline. Drink from 2023-2027.

Bright plums, roasted apples, smoke, herbs, cocoa and citrus make the nose a bit better than the palate. Medium-bodied, chalky with touches of orange rind, cherry griotte, chocolate and dust, this has moved slightly past its prime and entering its slow decline. Drink from 2023-2027.

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A very nice wine that is close to its full maturity date, the nose and palate are all about the red and black plum, dark cocoa, licorice and soft textured, medium-bodied palate.

A very nice wine that is close to its full maturity date, the nose and palate are all about the red and black plum, dark cocoa, licorice and soft textured, medium-bodied palate.

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Popped and poured, the aromatics offered flowers, black cherry, chocolate covered raspberry, truffle, licorice and dark chocolate. Soft, round, elegant and most importantly, delicious, the medium bodied wine lacks the depth and concentration found in the top vintages of the estate. It also lacks the high price too. Truthfully, this had a lot of charm on the nose and palate, ending with a hint of dusty earth in the chocolate covered, plum finish. There is no need to hold your bottles any longer as this is fully mature and ready to go.

Popped and poured, the aromatics offered flowers, black cherry, chocolate covered raspberry, truffle, licorice and dark chocolate. Soft, round, elegant and most importantly, delicious, the medium bodied wine lacks the depth and concentration found in the top vintages of the estate. It also lacks the high price too. Truthfully, this had a lot of charm on the nose and palate, ending with a hint of dusty earth in the chocolate covered, plum finish. There is no need to hold your bottles any longer as this is fully mature and ready to go.

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On the nose, bitter chocolate covered cherries, flowers and wet earth. Medium bodied, with a soft, dusty texture, the wine finishes with fresh, cherry griotte flavors. This is at full maturity. If you have been waiting for this to come around, I would not hold off any longer.

On the nose, bitter chocolate covered cherries, flowers and wet earth. Medium bodied, with a soft, dusty texture, the wine finishes with fresh, cherry griotte flavors. This is at full maturity. If you have been waiting for this to come around, I would not hold off any longer.

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This is a chunky style of Pomerol. Bordering on lean, this masculine wine seems, simple ending with a moderate, short finish and bright fruit profile. Fans of more old-school, traditionally made wines might enjoy this more than I did.

This is a chunky style of Pomerol. Bordering on lean, this masculine wine seems, simple ending with a moderate, short finish and bright fruit profile. Fans of more old-school, traditionally made wines might enjoy this more than I did.

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When to Drink Chateau Clinet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Clinet is much better with at least 8-12 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.

Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Clinet offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-35 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Clinet with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Clinet is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau Clinet is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau Clinet is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta, and cheese.

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