Wine Spectator:  Rated as Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style.  "Exhibits subtle, complex aromas of black olive, mushroom and crushed berry. Full-bodied, with a velvety tannin structure and a decadent, ripe fruit aftertaste. Slightly earthy, but with loads of delicious fruit. Best after 2013. 2,915 cases made." Mar 2008

Winery:  "The wines of this vintage are characterized by great depth, the presence of very silky tannins, and exceptionally aromatic intensity, good acidity and outstanding freshness.  The ageing ability prospects are also very interesting.  This wine is emphasized by its flavours of red fruit, leaving no doubt that it is a Pomerol, centred on the Merlot with its finesse, elegance and respecting the particular uniqueness of the terroir."

Wired For Wine:  All the classic savory, broad and expansive opulence you could possibly want can be found in this Château Clinet Pomerol from Bordeaux.  Pour a glass of dense ruby-purple delicious and luxuriate in it with a first course of ravioli of quail with walnuts and a velvety mushroom-celeriac sauce.  Your taste buds will happily awaken to the earthy side of this sensationally pure and intense Pomerol.  The full body of this lovely Bordeaux pairs best with meaty choices such as lamb, beef, game and game birds.  We love it with grilled lamb, eggplant chutney and mushroom-potato hash browns.  Scandaleusement délicieux!  To bring out the rich, ripe fruit, we suggest a holiday beef tenderloin with sweet spices and young leeks.  If it's game you prefer, we recommend roast loin of rabbit with braised endive and shallots, and a warm blood orange vinaigrette.  Oh la la, winelovers.  The fabulously full body of one more bottle of this Château Clinet will wrap up an undoubtedly memorable meal with a robust French, ripe Camembert.  We can think of nothing better.  What will the diners say?  Bravo, of course!!

Size:  750ml
Varietal: 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol:  13.5%
Region:  Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
Production: 2,915 dozen