A highly spiced and notably more elegant nose offers up aromas of essence of black pinot fruit

The palate is medium-bodied with dense

baked black berries and preserved plums with hints of licorice

which comes from the oldest vines on the estate (34- to 90-year-old vines)

Clerc Milon other_regions A highly spiced and notablyThis shows a lightly rugged edge, with espresso and humus notes along the edges of the dark currant and blackberry fruit core. The finish keeps the rustic profile, with a charcoal shading, but there's ample fruit for balance. Solid, but for fans of the style.Blind 2000 Bordeaux retrospective (December 2015). Drink now through 2018. 11,000 cases made. JM