Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:
96-98
Die Nase ist satt und ausdrucksstark, viel dunkle Frucht, kein störender Einfluss von Holz, ganz sauber und klar. Dennoch man nimmt gewisse Würze vom Holz wahr, in Richtung etwas Krokant, und Schokolade. Im Mund präsentiert er sich saftig und klar, viel weniger schmeckbare Würze des Holzes als in der Nase. Langer aromatischer Ausklang unterlegt von einer messerscharfen Säure.
Den Chateau Clinet 2022 Pomerol beschreibt William Kelley wie folgt:
A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon that represents the earliest harvest in this estate's history (beginning on September 6), the 2022 Clinet is a success, offering up aromas of cherries and dark berries mingled with hints of spices and a discreet patina of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, it's impressively vibrant, with a rich core of fruit framed by powdery tannins from judicious extraction. This has more in common with the more refined 2018 and 2019 vintages at this address than with the powerhouse 2020, and that is no mean feat in an even more extreme vintage. Bravo to Ronan Laborde and his team.
Den Chateau Clinet 2022 Pomerol beschreibt James Suckling wie folgt:
A very fine and polished red with silky tannins, medium body and a savory finish. Hints of hazelnut to the currant and berry fruit.
Den Chateau Clinet 2022 Pomerol beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck wie folgt:
The 2022 Château Clinet showed beautifully, with an almost Médoc-like style in its darker cassis, graphite, cedar pencil, and tobacco aromas and flavors. Full-bodied on the palate, it has ripe, velvety tannins, a round, layered mouthfeel, and remarkable purity. Pomerol was one of the erratic appellations in 2022, but this beauty does everything right and brings a beautiful mix of richness and elegance. It should round into form with just short-term bottle age and evolve for two decades. The blend is the usual 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Den Chateau Clinet 2022 Pomerol beschreibt Fallstaff wie folgt:
Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart floral, schwarze Beeren und Lakritze, schwarze Kirschen, Mandarinenzesten. Saftig, elegant, reife Kirschen, frischer Säurebogen, wie aus einem Guss, reife, tragende Tannine, ein balancierter Speisenbegleiter von großer Länge und mit beachtlichem Potenzial.
Den Chateau Clinet 2022 Pomerol beschreibt Jeff Leve wie folgt:
97-99
Inky, dark in color, the wine explodes from the glass with its floral display before moving to its wealth of dark red pit fruits, chocolate, truffle, wild cherry, and mint aromas. However, it is the velvet-drenched layers of dark fruit, opulent-textures, and cashmere tannins where the wine really takes off. The finish is pure hedonistic-decadence that must be felt to be believed. You have plenty of time to experience it as the fruits remain on your palate for over 60 seconds! This is Pomerol. and Clinet at its best! The wine blends 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. 14.5% ABV, 3.75 pH. Harvesting took place September 6, September 21. This is the earliest start to a vintage in the history of Clinet. Yields were 34 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2027-2060.
Den Chateau Clinet 2022 Pomerol beschreibt der Georgina Hindle wie folgt:
96 / 100
Streamlined and sleek, silky smooth but also gorgeously textured, clean and clear with grip and interest. Less fleshy and chewy than some, more charming and elegant with tannins that have a weight in the mouth. There is clear power and concentration underneath the juicy acidity with a straight backbone and direct energy from start to finish. Appealing layers of salinity, blackcurrant fruit, creamy vanilla, cool cola touches and crushed stones on the finish. Feels well made and sophisticated. 3.74pH. A yield of 34hl/ha. Earliest harvest ever starting on 6 September for Merlot and 20 and 21 September for Cabernet Sauvignon.
VINOUS (NEAL MARTIN) : 94-96 / 100