Chateau Clerc Milon • Pauillac, France
Château Clerc Milon is the estate’s grand vin, a Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé crafted mainly from old-vine Cabernet Sa…Château Clerc Milon is the estate’s grand vin, a Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé crafted mainly from old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown on deep gravel and clay-limestone slopes overlooking the Gironde, between Mouton and Lafite Rot…Learn More »
$70
/750ml
2024 Retail Average
93
/100
2024 Pro Rating
Dark berry fruit in the 2024 Château Clerc Milon is framed by graphite, crushed stone and gentle baking spice, giving a precise, quietly powerful Pauillac character that feels very classical. The palate is cool and focused rather than opulent, with cassis, black cherry and a touch of cedar gliding over fine, firm tannins and a long, savoury, dry finish that avoids any sense of sweetness. This vintage stands out for its mineral backbone and lift, suggesting a wine that will reward patience more than early showmanship.
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary; Entrecôte steak with peppercorn sauce; Duck breast with blackcurrant jus
Château Clerc Milon is the estate’s grand vin, a Pauillac 5ème Grand Cru Classé crafted mainly from old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown on deep gravel and clay-limestone slopes overlooking the Gironde, between Mouton and Lafite Rothschild. Known for its powerful yet polished structure, dark cassis-led fruit, graphite and licorice notes, and long aging potential, it marries classic Pauillac intensity with an elegance and finesse that reflect its cool, well-drained Mousset terroir and meticulous, modern winemaking under the Rothschild fa…