1994 Château Clinet Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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A fully developed nose of truffle, blackberry, earth, tobacco and dark chocolate. Soft, round and a little chunky. this was a good showing for a Pomerol from this semi difficult vintage 4,772 Views Tasted May 19, 2011Chateau Clinet opened with chocolate, trufffle, smoke, earth, cherry and black raspberry scents. Some greeness is noted in the mouth with drying tannins. This was not apparent at first, but with an hour of air, some of the initial fruit sensations dropped off and the dryness became more apparent. Chocolate covered cherry was noted in the finish 5,362 Views Tasted Aug 31, 2010 |
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.