Château Clerc Milon
Château Clerc Milon is a name that evokes charm and tradition in the prestigious Pauillac appellation, the beating heart of the Médoc. Its history is rooted in the 1855 classification, when the estate was recognized as a Cinquième Grand Cru Classé. Situated in a privileged location, between two absolute icons: Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Mouton Rothschild, Clerc Milon benefits from an exceptional terroir, with gravelly and calcareous soils that ensure optimal drainage and ripening of the grapes.
The 41 hectares of vineyards represent a mosaic of traditional Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon provides power and structure, Merlot adds roundness and softness, Cabernet Franc adds freshness and aromatic complexity, while small parcels of Petit Verdot and Carmenère enrich the cuvée with spicy touches and unique depth. This varietal yields wines of great balance, faithfully expressing the soul of Pauillac.
Since 1970, the property has been owned by the Rothschild family, who have successfully enhanced it with targeted investments and cutting-edge winemaking techniques. Today, Clerc Milon is considered a benchmark wine, capable of competing with higher-ranking labels. When young, it is distinguished by intense aromas of black fruits, spices, and dried flowers, with precise and silky tannins; with age, it reveals elegance, finesse, and extraordinary persistence, demonstrating a potential for development that often exceeds twenty years.
Clerc Milon is therefore the perfect blend of tradition, terroir, and innovation, a Grand Cru Classé that offers authentic and lasting emotions, now also available through special selections such as those curated by Vino45.
Address:
Château Clerc Milon - Lieu dit Mousset - 33250 Pauillac, France
