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WEINWISSER: "Leuchtendes Granat, immer noch intakt. Geniales Bouquet, Cassis, Kaffee, dunkle Röstnoten, zeigt die Reife eines grossen, gereiften Merlots und weiss bereits in der Nase sehr zu gefallen. Im Gaumen mit viel Aromendruck, sattes Extrakt mit dezent stieliger Würze, nachhaltiges Finale mit viel Druck. Er hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Gehört zu den besten Pomerols."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Another extraordinary wine made in a backward vin de garde style, the 1995 Clinet represents the essence of Pomerol. The blackberry, cassis liqueur-like fruit of this wine is awesome. The color is saturated black/purple, and the wine extremely full-bodied and powerful with layers of glycerin-imbued fruit, massive richness, plenty of licorice, blackberry, and cassis flavors, full body, and a thick, unctuous texture. This is a dense, impressive offering from administrator Jean-Michel Arcaute. This wine should continue to improve for another 10-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2025."
92
THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Firm, stoic, classically styled Pomerol with earthy plums and dark cocoa notes. The wine is mature, but the tannins really mark the character of the wine here."
92
WINE SPECTATOR: "Wild aromas of forest fruits, coffee and toasted oak follow through to a rich and decadent palate with full body and a long chewy finish. This still needs time.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2009."