Ch. Clinet Pomerol 2016 Red Wine, 75clBy Winebuyers

Ch. Clinet is one of the oldest properties in Pomerol, with records of vineyards dating back to 1785. The modern history of the estate starts in the early 1990s, when Clinet was acquired by the Audy family. Jean-Michel Arcaute, married to Clinet owner George Audy's daughter, ran the estate for many years and was largely responsible for the enormous improvement of both vineyard work and cellar management, and thus greatly improved wine quality. Michel Rolland consulted for a period between 1985 and 2014. In 1998, the estate was acquired by Jean-Louis Laborde, who's son Ronan Laborde is running the estate today, and who has achieved even higher quality from the land. Cliner is a small property of only 9 hectares situated on the famous Pomerol plateau. Merlot dominates the vineyards with up to 80% of plantings, with the remainder a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, and the average vine age is 45 years. This wine is a 75cl red wine, suitable for both men and women.