{"product_id":"chateau-clinet-pomerol-2008","title":"Chateau Clinet Pomerol 2008","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate.\u003c\/strong\u003e From the highest point of the Pomerol plateau, on an estate that once shared owners with Pétrus, this mature 2008 is at an ideal moment to drink, and the Wine Advocate called it another resounding success for the vintage. It has the plush, velvety Merlot heart and wild berry perfume that make Pomerol so seductive, with a little Cabernet Franc for a floral lift and Cabernet Sauvignon for structure. It is a wine for roast duck, lamb, beef or a mushroom risotto. Decant it carefully off any sediment and serve it just below room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOpaque purple in youth, with a garnet glow now at the rim. The nose is charming and perfumed, with wild raspberries, blackberries and wild strawberries, plus smoke and spice. The palate is full bodied and rich, with dark fruit, a velvety texture and ripe, softened tannins. The finish is long and warm. Delicious now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate (2008 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\"Another resounding success for the vintage\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e93 Points - Wine Spectator (2008 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e93 Points - Decanter (2008 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMerlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau Clinet sits on the highest point of the Pomerol plateau, and old maps show vines were planted here as early as 1785. In the 18th century it was owned by the same family as Pétrus. It belonged to the Audy family from 1900 until 1991, and the arrival of managing director Jean-Michel Arcaute in the late 1970s, together with consultant Michel Rolland, turned its fortunes around. The Laborde family bought it in 1998, and Ronan Laborde has managed it since 2004, building a new winery and replanting parts of the vineyard. He farms in an environmentally friendly way, ploughing the soil and growing grass between the rows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Passion des Terroirs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62418019418499,"sku":"PDT17208","price":179.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/ChateauClinetPomerol.png?v=1790864721","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/chateau-clinet-pomerol-2008","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}