France · Bordeaux

Chateau Clerc Milon

Chateau Clerc Milon, a Fifth Growth estate in Pauillac owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, sits on gravel-dominated parcels north of Pauillac adjacent to Mouton Rothschild. Acquired by Baron Philippe de Rothschild in 1970, the estate benefited from the same renovation investment and technical oversight that transformed Mouton and d'Armailhac. The vineyard covers approximately 41 hectares planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, with the grand vin typically representing only 30–40% of total production. The Rothschild ownership provides marketing infrastructure and winemaking expertise that elevates Clerc Milon well above its Fifth Growth peers. At auction, 1,000 lots average $113 per bottle with a top price of $2,952—the highest ceiling of any Pauillac Fifth Growth in this dataset. The 2000 vintage is the top auction year, though 2009, 2010, 2015, and 2016 also command strong premiums. The wine's structure and depth are regularly cited by critics who score it at Third or Fourth Growth levels in top vintages.