Ronan by Clinet 2016

Bordeaux AOC

3.7 / 5 (3 reviews)

91pts, Jeb Dunnuck, 2019
87pts, The Wine Cellar Insider, 2019
86pts, Vinous.com, 2019
Silver, Decanter, 2022
93pts, Decanter, 2022

Named after Clinet's owner Ronan Laborde, this charming, fruit-filled Merlot claret makes delicious drinking. Its grapes come from Castillon, Lussac and Bourg vineyards, gently handled by this prestigious team to produce this fine claret.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky now, with mature red fruits, a floral hint, gentle spice. Long

Aroma

Cherry, raspberry, cassis, with red pepper and light spice

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium Bodied
Merlot
France
Ruby
Vegetarian

13.5% ABV
10.13 Units
750.00 ml
1 January, 2027

Château Clinet lies at one of the highest points upon the renowned plateau at the heart of Pomerol - instantly recognisable by its red shutters and pretty roses. There, owner Ronan Laborde (known to his friends as 'Marathon Man' for coming 3rd at the Marathon du Médoc and finishing the NY Marathon in 2 hours 34) makes some of the best wines in the region, with a number of 100-point scores. His superb Ronan by Clinet range give you a very affordable taste of the great wine. The all-Merlot grapes are carefully selected from premium vineyards in Côtes de Castillon, Bourg and Lussac-Saint-Émilion. Expertly crafted by the team, it has received much praise. 2016 was an excellent, well-structured vintage, so you're in for a real treat. Open early.

"The most extraordinary value red wine under the Sun. A staggeringly serious wine" Matthew Jukes
Critic, on 2012 vintage