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Pastourelle
De Clerc
Milon 2013 Vintage   

Vintage

2013,
Supple and generous attack, elegant and creamy tannins

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Harvest

Climatic conditions

2013 will be remembered for its changeable and capricious weather. A cold and damp winter followed by a cool and wet spring held back the vegetation cycle and affected flowering. In striking contrast, July and August were particularly hot and sunny, with considerably less rainfall than the average. Peak temperatures of 38° C caused violent storms in late July.The water shortage continued in September, encouraging the grapes to ripen evenly. The Cabernets were promising and overall the grapes achieved satisfactory sugar levels with good potential acidity. The harvest at Château Clerc Milon began on 1 October and ended on 10 October, with exceptional help from Baron Philippe de Rothschild employees, who were invited to come and swell the ranks of the regular pickers. Over 130 staff members responded to the appeal and on 9 October, 695 meals were served in the harvesters’ refectory, an all-time record!

Sorted with painstaking care, the grapes were transported from the picking baskets to the gravity-fed vats in the Clerc Milon vat-room. Although yields were among the lowest of the last 40 years, draconian selection ensured high quality.

The 2013 vintage has been tended, fashioned and fine-tuned so as to get the very best out of the grapes.

Tasting Notes

The wine has a beautiful, radiant colour with glittering highlights.

The highly expressive and succulent nose gives an initial glimpse of intense, crisp, red berry fruit, especially redcurrant and raspberry, then opens up with airing to reveal oaky, slightly vanilla notes with a hint of almond.

From a supple and generous attack, the elegant, creamy tannins suggest a satin texture. The initial fruit flavours return on a pleasant finish which leaves an impression of charm and succulence.

Varietal mix 2013 Vintage

62% Cabernet Sauvignon
25% Cabernet Franc
13% Merlot

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