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CLIO 2008 JUMILLA ~ 70% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon ~ 15.5% Alc. ~ 0.75 Ltr. ~
94RP
"The 2008 Clio is made up of 70% old vine Monastrell sourced from a vineyard planted in 1944 and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from a vineyard planted in 1979. The alcoholic fermentation is in oak followed by malolactic fermentation in new barrels and aging for 24 months in new French and American oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it exhibits an expressive nose of pain grille, underbrush, brier, mineral, blueberry, and blackberry fruit leading to a plush, opulent wine with great density, savory flavors, and a lengthy finish. In spite of its size, it is surprisingly light on its feet and can be approached now. However, it will evolve for 3-4 years and offer prime drinking from 2014 to 2023."
94 Points | Jay Miller | Robert Parker, Wine Advocate | Issue #194 | 2 May 2011
