Château Clinet
Ronan Bordeaux Merlot
Bordeaux, France
Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing red and black fruits with light earth, spices, tobacco, plums, chocolates and black pepper.
Tangy finish with raspberries and fine grained tannins.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
Showing good structure, with nice balance.
I had the 2016 a couple of years ago and it is very consistent.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food.
A blend of 95% Merlot and the rest is Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
14% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$15.
Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing red and black fruits with light earth, spices, tobacco, plums, chocolates and black pepper.
Tangy finish with raspberries and fine grained tannins.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
Showing good structure, with nice balance.
I had the 2016 a couple of years ago and it is very consistent.
Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food.
A blend of 95% Merlot and the rest is Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
14% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$15.
Vintage 2010 | modest appellation good producer and this combination results in a classic 100% Merlot that offers cedar and tobacco and a taste with still some astringency
Vintage 2010 | modest appellation good producer and this combination results in a classic 100% Merlot that offers cedar and tobacco and a taste with still some astringency
May 18th, 2023It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Dry on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, vanilla, coffee, peppercorn, earth, vegetables and herbs.
Medium finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 7 year old from the great 2016 vintage is still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. showing a soft mouthfeel with nice complexity.
Needed 3 hours in the decanter to open up.
Decanter 93 points.
100% Merlot grapes.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$12.
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Dry on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, vanilla, coffee, peppercorn, earth, vegetables and herbs.
Medium finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 7 year old from the great 2016 vintage is still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. showing a soft mouthfeel with nice complexity.
Needed 3 hours in the decanter to open up.
Decanter 93 points.
100% Merlot grapes.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$12.
Wedding planning. Very smooth wine with rich flavors and textures. Soft but edgy spice.
Wedding planning. Very smooth wine with rich flavors and textures. Soft but edgy spice.
1 person found it helpfulMar 25th, 2022
Very smooth and mellow. This wine is mouth-filling and very nice overall
Very smooth and mellow. This wine is mouth-filling and very nice overall
1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2015
For the price, this is a reasonable buy. If you prefer dry French reds, this is for you. Needs another year to round out and mellow.
For the price, this is a reasonable buy. If you prefer dry French reds, this is for you. Needs another year to round out and mellow.
Apr 30th, 2015Gritty tannin, earthy mineral ness with overripe and dried fruit. Finish dropped off short. Would have produced better results if it had been cared for more properly.
Gritty tannin, earthy mineral ness with overripe and dried fruit. Finish dropped off short. Would have produced better results if it had been cared for more properly.
Apr 5th, 2015Powerhouse Merlot at a modest price. Big and bold.
Powerhouse Merlot at a modest price. Big and bold.
Jan 17th, 2014
Dark cherry red. Herbaceous. Oak. Spices. Meat. Rounded. acidic. + 10 years vintage premium. R by Clinet Chateau Clinet 14 @1760, F, 240928-241010
Dark cherry red. Herbaceous. Oak. Spices. Meat. Rounded. acidic. + 10 years vintage premium. R by Clinet Chateau Clinet 14 @1760, F, 240928-241010
Sep 28th, 2024Smooth and mild. 11.99 at WH. But I might not get again.
Smooth and mild. 11.99 at WH. But I might not get again.
Jul 22nd, 2024