description Château Clerc-Milon Overview
Château Clerc-Milon is a renowned Bordeaux estate specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Located in Pauillac’s Saint-Julien appellation, it's recognized for its intensely flavored wines with exceptional aging potential. Historically part of the Rothschild family’s holdings, the vineyard’s Clone 9A grapes contribute to the wine’s characteristic structure and complexity. It is typically sought after by serious collectors and enthusiasts valuing age-worthy Bordeaux.
help Château Clerc-Milon FAQ
Is Chateau Clerc-Milon in Saint-Julien or Pauillac?
Chateau Clerc-Milon is in Pauillac, not Saint-Julien. It was classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.
Who owns Chateau Clerc-Milon?
The estate has belonged to the Rothschild family since Baron Philippe de Rothschild bought it in 1970. It sits near major Pauillac names such as Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild.
What grapes are usually in Chateau Clerc-Milon?
The vineyard is led by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and a small amount of Carmenere also part of the estate mix. That blend gives Clerc-Milon a classic Pauillac profile of dark fruit, cedar, and firm tannin.
Does Chateau Clerc-Milon make a second wine?
Yes. Pastourelle de Clerc Milon was introduced as the estate's second wine in the mid-2010s, giving drinkers a more approachable label from the same property.
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