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Château L'Eglise-Clinet 2017
Pomerol AOC
L’Eglise-Clinet is a real Pomerol-lover’s Pomerol – one that beats far more expensive wines in blind tastings. With scores of 97-98 from James Suckling, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Neil Martin and Antonio Galloni, 2017 upholds that standard with ease.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Crunchy black fruit, plums, ripe rounded tannins, freshness, powerful
Aroma
Dried flowers, chocolate covered cherries, baked plums, spice, anise
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
Pomerol is the world’s capital of Merlot; a tiny, clay-rich appellation of Bordeaux home to some of the finest and most sought-after wines in the world, such as £2000 a bottle Château Pétrus. There are no Grand Cru classifications here … the appellation is so small that quality is uniformly phenomenal – the name “Pomerol” is enough. But certain châteaux still stand over the rest for quality. L’Eglise-Clinet does that vintage after vintage, consistently scoring higher in blind tastings than more expensive rivals. Looked after by Denis Durantou, it’s a triumph of old vines, superb terroir and note-perfect winemaking. Its concentrated black fruit and spices will continue to unfurl for decades, richly rewarding those with patience.
Wine Advocate, 98 Points
