| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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The second wine of L'Eglise-Clinet is pure Merlot aged in 50% new oak. It displays great precision on the nose with scents of wild strawberry, blood orange and a hint of tangerine, all with sizzling definition and zest. This is so lively and "animated". The palate is medium-bodied: lifted on the entry with dense dark berry fruit laced with crushed stone and a touch of black tea. Like all of Denis Durantou's 2010, this is underpinned by extraordinary freshness and vitality, whilst the finish has immense precision. Tasted November 2012.
Best second wine in a long time from here. This is so focused with amazing fruit and flowers. Full bodied, with firm tannins and a long, long finish. Best second wine of L'Eglise Clinet since 1995
Berry and toasted aromas on the nose. Concentrated but oak invasive at the tasting. Firm, ripe tannins. Needs retasting when the oak has settled. Drink 2018-2030.
This pure Merlot from the gravel soils of l'Eglise-Clinet was cropped between 27th to 30th September. It has a voluminous, vivacious bouquet, just slightly reductive this sample, but opening nicely in the glass with billowing plum and cranberry fruit. The palate is vibrant with firm tannins, very good acidity, very pure and structured with superb persistency on the finish. This is as beautifully crafted as many Grand Cru. This really should not be this good...but it is! Tasted April 2011.
