Château Clinet – Château Clinet 2006 – Pomerol Bordeaux France

Château Clinet 2006 is a mature, Merlot-led Pomerol with dark-fruit depth, savory complexity, and a firm, polished structure that reflects the more classical profile of the vintage.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
• Region / Appellation: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2006
• Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels, approximately 70% new and 30% second-use
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Style: Full-bodied, structured, mature Pomerol

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Dark cherry, blackberry and plum are joined by notes of tobacco, cocoa, smoke and subtle spice. The palate is concentrated and savory, with firm but integrated tannins, fresh acidity and a mineral-toned finish that has gained complexity with bottle age.

❤️ Why We Love It

Clinet sits at the heart of the Pomerol plateau, and the 2006 shows the estate in a more structured, restrained register than the richest vintages. Nearly two decades of bottle age have brought greater harmony to its fruit and tannins while preserving the depth and character that make mature Pomerol so compelling.

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

Roast lamb, duck breast, beef tenderloin, braised short ribs, porcini or truffle dishes, and aged firm cheeses.

👤 Who This Wine Is For

For drinkers who appreciate mature Right Bank Bordeaux with savory development, firm structure and restrained power, as well as collectors looking for a ready-to-enjoy Pomerol from a respected estate.