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Château Clinet is located at the highest point of the Pomerol Plateau on the famous Günz gravel terrace, origin of the appellation’s most prestigious crus. Chateau Clinet’s reputation as a fine wine producer was already established by the 19thC. the property belonged to the Constant Family before passing into the hands of the Arnaud Family, who were at the same time owners of Chateau Petrus. From 1900 to 1991, Clinet belonged to the Audy family, a large Bordaux negociant. The arrival of managing director Jean-Michel Arcaute in the early 1980s marked a real turning point in the wines of Clinet. He introduced revolutionary changes to the status quo: green harvest, leaf thinning, delaying harvest until physiological ripeness had been reached and reducing the percentage of the Cabernets in favor of the more suitable Merlot, among other important modifications. Jean-Michel Arcaute remained on as managing director after Chateau was purchased by the GAN insurance company in 1991, ensuring that the improvements to the wine were preserved and further developed. Respected American wine critic Robert Parker twice named Arcaute Winemaker of the Year, and bestowed the rare and coveted 100 point score to Clinet’s exceptional 1989 vintage. |
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| Pomerol |
| VINTAGE 2003
Grape varieties: 85% merlot, 5% cabernet franc, 10% cabernet sauvignon. NArea: 8,64 hectares. Soils: Old gravelled mixed with clay. Average age of the vines: 40 years Density: 6 600 vines/ha. The output: 20 hl/ha. The harvest: Manual. Maceration: Cold during 1 week, then 2 to 4 weeks around 28 – 30°C. Time of fermentation sur marc: 3 to 5 weeks. Ageing: 100% new barrels. Time of stay : 18 to 22 months. Alcohol : 13%. Total acidity : 2,5 g/l. Residual sugar : 3,05 g/l. Very smooth for this year 2003. On the nose, this wine reminds of a big Burgundy. Very soft in the first sip, regular and ripe tannins. Fresh and persistent finish. Can match beef, game and lamb VINTAGE 1995 Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcohol: 12.50%. Reducing sugar: 2.1 g/l. Total acidity: 3.15 g(H2SO4)g/l. Volatile acidity: 0.56 g(H2SO4)g/l. Total sulphur dioxyde : 106 mg/l. Vinification: 6 weeks of maceration with intense pump-overs. The malo-lactique fermentation in barrels. Ageing: 26 months in new oak barrels. Bottling: without filtration or fining. Château Clinet 1995 is an amazing vintage. The robe is intense and strong. The nose is complex, rich with black fruits (black currants, prune and black cherry). Aromas of grilled bread, smoke, liquorice, and brown tobacco. The mouth is voluminous, velvety texture. A dense and impressive wine. |
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