Visit to Clinet, just before harvest

2020 Fleur de Clinet

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, anise, fruit driven, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, anise, some paprika, good length. 89

 

2019 Château Clinet

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, spices, dark fruits, blueberries, fruit forward, layered, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blackberries, layered, detailed, nuanced, juicy, liquorice, dense, rich and long. Has a energetic acidity to it. 97

 

2015 Château Clinet

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, spices, scented, nuanced, lifted, floral, detailed, dense yet lifted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, dark fruits, liquorice, detailed, intense, nuanced and long. A beauty. And still tight, I would still keep it at least five to ten years. 96