The Mouton range was an absolute delight to taste this year. Philippe Dhalluin and his team have produced some sumptuous, lavishly fruited wines that are texturally very alluring. Clerc Milon is a big step up in quality (from d'Armailhac). The bouquet is much more fragrant; lots of polished damsons notes, Asian spice and a beautiful floral perfume. The palate is relatively thick with swathes of ripe black cherry and cassis fruit. It remains elegant and focussed with a fine griotte finish. This is sexy and voluptuous yet retains a sense of classicism. 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot and Carmenere.