Château Clerc Milon 2025 is a vibrant and structured Pauillac that showcases the estate’s distinctive five-grape blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, with small additions of Carmenère and Petit Verdot. Aromas of dark berries, blackcurrant, rose petals, and subtle spice lead to a palate of concentrated fruit, lively freshness, and finely textured tannins. Balanced and energetic, the 2025 vintage combines power, elegance, and remarkable precision, finishing with a refined mineral edge and excellent ageing potential. A classic Pauillac from the Rothschild family portfolio.

The Wine Advocate | RP 93-95
Published: Apr 30, 2026

The 2025 Clerc Milon has turned out beautifully, offering up notes of dark berries, petals and orange zest, framed by a deft touch of new oak. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and concentrated, with lively acids and a chalky finish, it's a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and the rest Carmenère and Petit Verdot.

James Suckling | JS 94-95
Published: Apr 27, 2026

A juicy and structured Clerc that is very typical with a firmness and brightness. It's medium-bodied with a solid center palate and a linear and racy finish. Just a hint of flint in the end. Vivid and pretty. A blend of 62% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 8% cabernet franc, 1% carmenere and 1% petit verdot.

Decanter | D 95
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Drink: 2033-2050

Raspberries and red cherries on the nose with some rose petal aromas. Juicy and alive, great energy and brightness straight away, so generous, plump, a little darker on the palate with some dark chocolate, liquorice, blackcurrant and hints of cedar and bitterness. But equally the acidity is pronounced giving this real lift. Energetic with a mineral edged acidity. Dynamic and vibrant, great tannic frame, lively and so compelling. 1% Carmenere and 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend.
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 13.10%
Body: Medium
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 8% Cabernet Franc 62% Cabernet Sauvignon 28% Merlot

Jancis Robinson | JR 16.5
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Drink: 2032-2045

62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère, 1% Petit Verdot. Cask sample.
Dark fruit with a chocolate note. Broad, dense and layered on the palate, the structure firm and imposing. Chalky tannins on the finish provide freshness. A touch robust but should round out. (JL)

Chateau-clerc-milon.com

One of Château Clerc Milon’s distinctive features is its blend, which combines five typical Bordeaux grape varieties in a true reflection of its vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. Each variety’s contribution is essential but must be in the right proportions to express the best of the estate, vintage after vintage.

Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure and complex aromas and flavours as well as great ageing potential.
Cabernet Franc brings freshness. Its proportion is another distinguishing feature of the wine.
Merlot complements the Cabernets with its full and smooth character as well as its velvety mouthfeel.
The rich and complex array of aromas and flavours is set off by the spice notes of Petit Verdot.
Carmenere gives the best of itself, bringing subtle notes of wilted rose petals and violet. Making up a small proportion of the blend, it is an essential part of Château Clerc Milon.

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