Chateau Clerc Milon

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Clerc Milon is one of the five Chateau Mouton wineries in Bordeaux. It was acquired by Philippe de Rothschild, the former Mouton owner, in 1970. The wine label shows a pair of dancers dancing gracefully, so it is nicknamed "Dance for a Deux".

The design of its wine label is very special among many series of wines. There are two clowns dancing on it. This is a replica of a German craft of the 16th century. The original is a sculpture decorated with gold and pearls. The original collector is Empress Catherine of Russia, this work is now preserved in the art gallery attached to Mouton Winery.

Chateau Clerc Milon is located in the village of Pauillac in Bordeaux, France. It was listed as a fifth-level chateau in the 1855 Bordeaux classification. Its geographical location is extremely advantageous, close to the famous Chateau Mouton Rothschild. Next door to Chateau Lafite Rothschild.

Chateau Clerc Milon was part of Chateau Lafite Rothschild in the 18th century. It was confiscated during the French Revolution and later acquired by the Clerc family. Under its management, it became a fifth-level estate in 1855. During this period, the domaine's vineyard area amounted to approximately 30 hectares. Later, the winery changed owners several times, and due to factors such as the Great Depression and the World War, the winery gradually declined, and the vineyard area was reduced to only 16.5 hectares. It was not until 1970 that Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the then owner of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, acquired Chateau Clerc Milon with great confidence in the estate. He renovated the winery, introduced stainless steel fermentation, temperature control systems and professional technical supervision, restoring the winery to its glory.

The vineyard brings together five typical local grape varieties: about 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Francs, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenere. The average tree age is 53 years, which can be said to be the oldest grapevines in the Medoc region. One of the vineyards. The winery adopts a high-density planting method, ranging from 8,500 to 10,000 plants per hectare depending on the plot. In addition, the winery also promotes environmentally friendly vineyard management methods and strictly limits the use of pesticides and other chemicals. In addition, the winery adopts a plot management method similar to that of Chateau Mouton Rothschild, closely monitoring the vineyards and strictly dividing the plots.

Chateau Clerc Milon insists on hand-picking grapes, and the staff will taste the grapes multiple times before picking to ensure that the fruits reach optimal ripeness. After picking, the grapes are usually transported to the brewing workshop in 12-kilogram open boxes, and then undergo strict manual screening. The winery's winemaking workshop operates using the gravity method (Gravity Flow), which helps retain the natural aroma and flavor of the grapes and enhances the taste of the wine. The grape fermentation process is carried out in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine will be matured in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months, of which 40% are new barrels. During the maturation period, barrel replacement (Racking) will be performed 1 to 3 times. The purpose is to separate the clear wine from the lees at the bottom of the barrel and move it to another oak barrel. The emptied barrels are then cleaned and filled. At the end of aging, a traditional fining with egg whites is used to perfect the tannic structure of the wine and achieve perfect clarity before bottling.

The first vintage of the second wine was 2009. It adopts the same rigorous brewing process as the first wine, and has the elegant characteristics and rich layers of Pauillac wine. One special feature is the proportion of grapes. The proportion of several grapes is average than that of ordinary Bordeaux. It also uses Carmenere, which is rarely used in modern Bordeaux, and also uses Carmenere, the oldest old vine in Bordeaux since 1947, although it only accounts for 1 %, but it may be one of the secrets of high quality