Château Clerc Milon Pauillac 2010

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Clerc Milon rolls effortlessly out of the glass with open-knit scents of baked black cherries, blackberry preserves and crème de cassis with hints of leather, unsmoked cigars and dried sage with a waft of pencil lead. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with concentrated black fruits and framed by firm, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long with great purity. Drink date: 2020-2047. Score – 94. (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, robertparker.com, March 5, 2020)