Château Clinet, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 2013

Pure and Burgundian in profile. Lighter weight and frame. Attractive but a little pinched on the finish.

Tasted many times, this lightly plummy Clinet has always been among the best Pomerols in 2013. It retains much of its original opulence and finesse, but is now losing some force and drive. Finely crafted, but its essential modesty has come to the fore.