Château Clerc Milon 2021 – Pauillac Bordeaux France

Château Clerc Milon 2021 is a classically balanced Pauillac Grand Cru Classé with precise tannins, fresh structure and a complex Cabernet-led aromatic profile.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Carmenère, 1.5% Petit Verdot
• Region / Appellation: Pauillac AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2021
• Special Note: Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification
• Style: Dry red wine; fresh, balanced, structured and age-worthy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Cherry, blackcurrant and liquorice mingle with violet, followed by pepper and cedar. The attack is rich and powerful, while the mid-palate is shaped by precise, elegant tannins. The finish is beautifully balanced, long and persistent.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A distinctive five-variety Pauillac blend documented by the estate for 2021
• Cabernet Sauvignon structure is complemented by an unusually meaningful Cabernet Franc component
• Freshness and precise tannins give the vintage classic balance and excellent aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast lamb
• Grilled beef
• Duck with herbs
• Mushroom dishes
• Aged hard cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Pauillac drinkers who prefer classic structure over sheer ripeness
✓ Collectors looking for a documented five-variety Left Bank blend
✓ Fans of blackcurrant, violet, cedar and precise tannins
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-forward reds with little structure