The colour is medium garnet. On the nose, dark chocolate, leather and tobacco, accompanied by traces of ripe black cherry, blueberry and plum. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied. The tannins are largely softened by age, although there is still some grip towards the finish. The relatively modest acidity imparts some freshness. The finish is moderately long, but not very savoury.
After 23 years in the cellar, the wine’s maturity is evident. Continue reading “Château Clinet 2003”