Professional Reviews
Antonio Galloni
AG
89
"The 1994 Clinet is a vintage that I have only encountered once before, back in 2011. This bottle showed well. Blackberry, raspberry preserve and tobacco open the aromatics, the Cabernet Franc component surfacing with time and lending a distinct ferrous scent. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. The growing season dictates a very linear and, some might say, "conservative" Clinet since it does not convey that opulence or complexity of the 1989 or 1990. Even though it pulls up a tad short, it does offer that hint of truffle on the finish that directs you towards Pomerol and well-stored bottles such as this should continue to drink well. Tasted blind at "Philip's Belated February Christmas Party."" -Neal Martin
Robert Parker
RP
90
"Inky purple/garnet-colored, with an outrageously intense nose of black truffles, licorice, cedar, and black fruits, this phenomenally extracted wine borders on being too concentrated for its own good. This massive, huge wine possesses 20-25 years of potential longevity. The fruit’s remarkable intensity and purity, as well as the liqueur-like richness and unctuosity are something to experience. This is an exceptionally dense, massively-endowed, controversial style of Pomerol that will reward those with patience. The tannins are strong, but so is the extract level." -Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Wine Spectator
WS
93
"Exotic aromas of violets, berry and toasted oak waft from this full-bodied wine. Packed to the brim with fruit and tannins and impressively long on the finish. Superb red from a producer known for opulence."
Details
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Vintage
1994
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Traditional