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Harvest
Climatic conditions
The year started with a warmer- and drier-than-usual winter, with the temperature reaching a record 24.7° C on 27 February. The mild weather triggered an early start to the vine cycle, which gradually slowed with the arrival of a cooler spring and lower-than-average temperatures. As a result, flowering finally took place around the normal time.
After sharply contrasting conditions in June, when a late cold spell and heavy rainfall were followed by an early heatwave, very fine weather prevailed in July. The summer was particularly sunny and hot, leaving the vines in perfect condition on the eve of the harvest. A few welcome showers in July and August greatly helped to dispel any fears of dehydration.
Picking at Château Clerc Milon took place between 19 September and 9 October. Although a few drops of rain fell during the harvest, the conditions remained generally very good, guaranteeing grapes of outstanding quality.
Mirroring nature’s generosity in 2019, the wines are very rich, deeply coloured and with good alcohol content. Close-knit, satin-smooth tannins make this a very promising vintage.
Tasting Notes
The wine is garnet red with a violet tint.
The appealing and generous nose expresses succulent aromas of crushed red fruit, especially strawberry and redcurrant, enhanced with airing by notes of marzipan and vanilla pod.
From an attractively taut, smooth and flavourful attack, the mid-palate reveals crisp, perfectly mature and structured tannins. Flavours of cherry in alcohol mingle pleasantly with the juicy texture of slightly acidulated fruit, leading into a long and elegant finish with an underlying touch of dark chocolate.
Varietal mix 2019 Vintage
| 66% | Merlot |
|---|---|
| 23% | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 11% | Cabernet Franc |
