Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

This is well beyond critical reviews young.

Sofia & I became friends with Jean D’Anjoy (photo to right). Winemaker who now runs all the Rothschild properties. He was the Assistant Winemaker at Opus One for 10 yrs. He had many offers to be a Napa Winemaker but refused. Had he, he would have been demeeded a Napa Winemaker when he wanted to always go back to Bordeaux as a Winemaker. Opus was fine as it is 1/2 French owed. He later became the the Clerc Milon Winemaker in 09. What a first vintage. He simultaneously built the new facilities at Clerc Milon. He is also perhaps the best & kindest human being I’ve ever met.

He arranged for Sofia & I to pick the Mouton Merlot and work all phases of the 2012 Clark Milon vintage. So, you might wanna not buy the 2012 vintage of Mouton & Clerc. 😂 He also arranged for us to sit at the Baroness’s table for the harvest luncheon where they poured the last of the filtered bottom of the barrels of 82 Mouton. I asked Sofia to pinch me. The Baroness sadly died two years later.

The nose is sweet and a touch sour; blackberries & black raspberries. Floral & slightly candied; dark and light cherries, juicy strawberries, raspberries and some circling baked rhubarb. Understated new oak barrel powder, beautiful baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla, dry leaves and twig, baking powder, fresh and dry herbs, lead pencil shavings, limestone, dark soils, dry pebbles, red, and dark florals set in liquid violets.

The palate shows medium plus well rounded, softened, resolved tannins. The fruit is ripe and juicy. Blackberries & black raspberries. Floral & slightly candied; dark and light cherries, juicy strawberries, raspberries and some circling baked rhubarb. Understated new oak barrel powder, beautiful baking spices-clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla, dry leaves and twig, baking powder, mid, dark spices with a shade of heat, fresh and dry herbs, lead pencil shavings, moist to dry tobacco, used leather, limestone, dark soils, dry pebbles, red, and dark florals set in liquid violets, perfect acidity and a grand elegant, well balanced, integrated finish that lasts 90 seconds and lands on spice & earth.

An elegant beauty if I ever had one. Has another 5-7 yr ahead depending on storage.

Photos of; the new facilities at Clerc Milon, Jean D’Anjoy and their vineyards, barrel room and tasting/entertaining lounge.

Delectable & IOS 27 isn’t a good fit today. — 2 days ago

George

9.2

Val de loire.
Really liked this 100% cab franc — 4 years ago

Elizabeth Cooper-Mullin

9.0

Like a Haribo strawberry fizz. Pairs well with friendship, a fall feast and tears — 6 years ago

with Elisabeth

Austen Ito

9.1

Apples, toast. Laser focused and balanced acid, fruit, dosage. Lovely. — 7 years ago

Roberto Canto

9.0

Great Wine ❤️ — 8 years ago

Yoon Sung Kim

9.1

부르고뉴를 별로 좋아하지는 않는데, 생각보다 마시기 괜찮았다. 적당히 프루티했고.. 식전에 마셔서 더 좋았던 것 같다.
아빠가 데려온 숨겨진 힙한 곳에서🙂
(+)2015가 부르고뉴 근래 최고의 빈티지라고 한다 — 8 years ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

This was Pastourelle Clerc Milon. Second label of Clerc Milon, was quite good with some fruit, and reasonable price — 5 months ago

Liam James

9.3

2023 vintage. Absolutely beautiful, classy, rich Chard. Honeysuckle, pear, peaches with slight minerality, this is a superb powerful balanced white. — 9 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2022| First white after traveling to Paris, a wine of the excellent coöp Vignerons de Buxy, true to type! Paired with Oeufs Mayo and codfish with pumpkin/vegetable mousse | at Bistro Au Bois Dorée Paris — 3 years ago

Lasse KR

9.0

Første Robinot. Pinot d’aunis md alder. Studenterbrød på flaske på grund af alder. Alder til stede i både farve, smag og duft. — 6 years ago

Mary Kendall

8.9

Good white. Not as full bodied as oaky buttery Chardonnay, but on it’s way. — 6 years ago

Robert C. Lorette

9.2

One of my favorite Rose’s under $15 — 7 years ago

James Ayling

9.1

Monday evening Rosé.... why not! Lovely notes of strawberry, super refreshing. Purchased from #MadameClaudeW — 8 years ago

with Benny

Ericsson

9.4

2nd of Grand Cru Bordeaux. Great wine with incredible aging potential. Cheers. — 7 months ago

Steve T

9.2

So freakin good! Perfect Rhône and fabulous price! 😊 — 6 months ago

Jess

9.2

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of green fruit.
Dry. Flavors of lime, guava, subtle salty minerality.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 3 years ago

Charlie Frago

9.1

Earthy, terroir nose. Opened nicely. Palette- enjoyable , long finish, medium tannins . After one hour, improved, earthiness is a nice change from Napa cabs. — 4 years ago

Ashley Thomson

9.0

Drinking some birthday wine 😄 — 6 years ago

with Carter

Okamura Seisho

9.1

敢えて1日置いてから飲んでみた。
独特の香り、かも。なんの香りか分かりませんが。
普段飲みに丁度いい重さ。 — 7 years ago

Rufus King

9.5

Light, well-balanced, Burgundy (Pinot Noir/Gamay) nice, smooth, fruity but dry (bought at Urban Grape) — 8 years ago