2021 Clément Pichon

The 2021 Clément-Pichon has a clean, fresh bouquet of blackberry, wild hedgerow and very light mint aromas. The palate is balanced with slightly gritty tannins, some weight on the midpalate, sapid black fruit and an old-school, tobacco-tinged finish. This should drink well for 12–15 years. A nice surprise. Neal Martin Vinous 91 Points

The estate Located near Bordeaux, in the south of the Haut-Médoc appellation, the history of Château Clément-Pichon dates back to the 14th century. The recent name was given to the estate in 1985, as a tribute to the two families who have marked its history. On the one hand, the Pichon family, owner of the estate from 1601 to 1880, who played a major role in the estate's history and more generally in Bordeaux wines history. The story goes that Louis XIV was invited to a few hunting parties at the estate. On the other hand, the Fayat family, passionate owner since 1976 who has breathed new life into the brand, thanks to, among other things, a global replanting program in the vineyard. This hard work was rewarded in 2020 by estate classification as a "Cru Bourgeois Supérieur". Its 32,5 ha large vineyard benefits from a remarkable North-South exposure and the terroir offers sandy soils on gravel dry. In places, the vines benefit from clay in the basement which allows them to capture an ideal freshness. The wines "The texture is refined and subtle, the tannins are fine and velvety. The nose is marked by black fruits with delicate toasted notes. An hedonistic wine of great generosity. The Clément-Pichon teams succeed to produce a particularly harmonious wine over the years." Clément Fayat