Above 2 impériales per lot
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CLINET
BACK-TO-BACK VINTAGE TRIUMPHS: 1994-1995
A duo of impérials brought together to showcase the remarkable success of both vintages under the able hands of two masters of wine making: Jean-Michel Arcaute and Michel Rolland.
Château Clinet
Pomerol
--Vintage 1994
In original wooden caseimpériale (1)
"Since 1987, this estate has consistently produced one of the most concentrated and complex wines in Bordeaux. The decision by Jean-Michel Arcaute and oenologist Michel Rolland to (1) limit yields, (2) harvest physiologically ripe grapes with an element of sur-maturitie, and (3) bottle the wine without fining or filtration has resulted in a bevy of splendid wines where the terroir and varietal composition are fully expressed. Inky purple/garnet-colored, with an outrageously intense nose of black truffles, licorice, cedar, and black fruits, this phenomenally extracted wine borders on being too concentrated for its own good. This massive, huge wine possesses 25-30 years of potential longevity. The fruit's remarkable intensity and purity, as well as the liqueur-like richness and unctuosity are something to experience. This is an exceptionally dense, massively-endowed, controversial style of Pomerol that will reward those with patience. The tannins are strong, but so is the extract level. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025." Robert Parker Jr., Wine Advocate Issue 109 (Feb 1997)
--Vintage 1995impériale (1)
"Another extraordinary wine made in a backward vin de garde style, the 1995 Clinet represents the essence of Pomerol. The blackberry, cassis liqueur-like fruit of this wine is awesome. The color is saturated black/purple, and the wine extremely full-bodied and powerful with layers of glycerin-imbued fruit, massive richness, plenty of licorice, blackberry, and cassis flavors, full body, and a thick, unctuous texture. This is a dense, impressive offering from administrator Jean-Michel Arcaute. This wine should continue to improve for another 10-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2025." Robert Parker Jr., Wine Advocate Issue 115 (Feb 1998)
Above 2 impériales per lot
BACK-TO-BACK VINTAGE TRIUMPHS: 1994-1995
A duo of impérials brought together to showcase the remarkable success of both vintages under the able hands of two masters of wine making: Jean-Michel Arcaute and Michel Rolland.
Château Clinet
Pomerol
--Vintage 1994
In original wooden caseimpériale (1)
"Since 1987, this estate has consistently produced one of the most concentrated and complex wines in Bordeaux. The decision by Jean-Michel Arcaute and oenologist Michel Rolland to (1) limit yields, (2) harvest physiologically ripe grapes with an element of sur-maturitie, and (3) bottle the wine without fining or filtration has resulted in a bevy of splendid wines where the terroir and varietal composition are fully expressed. Inky purple/garnet-colored, with an outrageously intense nose of black truffles, licorice, cedar, and black fruits, this phenomenally extracted wine borders on being too concentrated for its own good. This massive, huge wine possesses 25-30 years of potential longevity. The fruit's remarkable intensity and purity, as well as the liqueur-like richness and unctuosity are something to experience. This is an exceptionally dense, massively-endowed, controversial style of Pomerol that will reward those with patience. The tannins are strong, but so is the extract level. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025." Robert Parker Jr., Wine Advocate Issue 109 (Feb 1997)
--Vintage 1995impériale (1)
"Another extraordinary wine made in a backward vin de garde style, the 1995 Clinet represents the essence of Pomerol. The blackberry, cassis liqueur-like fruit of this wine is awesome. The color is saturated black/purple, and the wine extremely full-bodied and powerful with layers of glycerin-imbued fruit, massive richness, plenty of licorice, blackberry, and cassis flavors, full body, and a thick, unctuous texture. This is a dense, impressive offering from administrator Jean-Michel Arcaute. This wine should continue to improve for another 10-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2025." Robert Parker Jr., Wine Advocate Issue 115 (Feb 1998)
Above 2 impériales per lot
Provenance
Acquired by the current owner upon initial commercial release