Pastourelle de Clerc Milon 2023 (750ML)

94-95 JS/ 90-92 VM/ 90-92 JD /91 JA / 89-91 WI

A salty undertone to the blackberry and terra-cotta character. Dark fruit. Medium to full body, layered tannins and an intense finish. Excellent density. Special this year. 63% merlot, 29% cabernet sauvignon, 5% cabernet franc, 2% carmenere and 1% petit verdot. - James Suckling

The 2023 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon is a powerful wine. Cabernet Sauvignon drives the feel this year, and that makes the 2023 a decidedly serious—almost somber—Pastourelle. It has plenty of depth but less of the fruit-forward raciness of most years. Black cherry, gravel, menthol, licorice and dried herbs linger on the Cabernet Sauvignon-infused finish. -Anontio Galloni, Vinous Media

Cassis, graphite, spicy oak, and hints of chocolate notes all emerge from the 2023 Pastourelle De Clerc Milon, a ripe, round, layered, satisfying second wine. A blend of 63% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Carmenère and Petit Verdot, it’s going to drink nicely right out of the gate. - Jeb Dunnuck

Slate textured from the first moment, with grip and tension, firm texture and depths, confidently constructed without being so sleek that it loses appellation character. Gentle spice, brambled fruits, soft finish. An earlier-drinking slice of Pauillac. No new barrels for ageing, harvest September 7 to 29, a touch of Carmanère in the blend both in this and the main estate wine. - Jane Anson

The 2023 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon is deep garnet-purple in color. It bursts from the glass with bold notes of stewed plums and baked blackberries followed by hints of spice cake, dried roses, and charcoal. The medium to full-bodied palate is dense with juicy black fruits framed by soft tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing fruity. The blend is 63% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Carmenere. The alcohol is 14.2%. - The Wine Independent - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent