Wine detail

Château Clerc Milon

Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac

Pauillac

2016

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Peak 2021-2026

Where it is, September 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2021-2026), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2026, with a drinking horizon to 2032.

The ‘16 Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac.

Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac 2016 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2019-2032Peak window 2021-2026

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2016 vintage

Château Clerc Milon's 2016 wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from France.

About Château Clerc Milon

Château Clerc Milon's wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Roast duck

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Lamb shoulder

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Beef tenderloin

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac 2016?

Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac 2016 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from France.

What does Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac 2016 taste like?

Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac 2016 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac 2016 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2019-2032. Within that arc, the peak window is 2021-2026. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Pastourelle de Clerc Milon Pauillac 2016?

Pair this wine with Roast duck; Lamb shoulder; or Beef tenderloin.