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Château L'Église Clinet

Château L’Eglise Clinet has a rich history and sits in the Pomerol appellation on exceptional terroir, close to the infamous Château Petrus. Denis Durantou, (owner and winemaker) is the star of the château and has been at the helm of this estate since 1983, with his family owning the property since 1914. He has brought a whole host of ideas and innovation along with his skills and expertise to make Château L’Eglise Clinet one of the best estates in Pomerol today, creating rich, full bodied wines, with beautiful balance and harmony. The vineyards are planted with 85% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec with many of these vines being over 75 years old.

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Château L'Église Clinet 2012 (Case 6x75cl)

Bordeaux

96-98 Points - Neal Martin

The Grand Vin was picked between 21 September and 4th October for the Merlot, with the Cabernet Franc picked on 6th October. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc (aged in 80% new oak) it has Burgundy-like minerality and purity on the nose that is taciturn at first, but blossoms nicely in the glass whilst maintaining a sense of restraint and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with very pure fruit and a silky texture. The acidity is extremely well judged, the Cabernet Franc lending this wine just a touch of edginess. There is sublime focus on the mineral-laden finish. One day, Denis Durantou will make a wine that does not merit a stream of superlatives. But that day seems a long way away. Tasted April 2013.

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France Bordeaux Blend

Château L'Église Clinet 2013 (Case 6x75cl)

Bordeaux

92-94 Points - Robert Parker

It's no surprise that perfectionist/meticulous proprietor Denis Durantou has turned out one of the best wines of the vintage. Harvested September 27-October 6, only 10,000 bottles were produced in this tiny yielding vintage that also required a draconian-like selection process to keep the best fruit under the top label.

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France Bordeaux Blend

Château L'Église Clinet 2014 (Case 6x75cl)

Bordeaux

95 Points - Neal Martin

The 2014 L’Eglise-Clinet has a gentle, understated bouquet at first that takes time to open, eventually offering black fruit, melted tar, truffle and bay leaf aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, rather masculine and thickset at the moment, lightly spiced towards the finish. Much like the Vieux-Château-Certan, this is a little awkward in a blind setting however, it clearly meliorates in the glass and I keep on having to up my score. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

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France Bordeaux Blend

Château L'Eglise Clinet 2017 (Case 6x75cl)

Bordeaux

98 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 L'Eglise Clinet begins a little closed and broody, soon unfurling to reveal powerful notes of baked black plums, chocolate-covered cherries and blueberry preserves with hints of chargrill, mocha and aniseed plus a touch of tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is a powerhouse of crunchy, vibrant black fruit, framed by wonderfully ripe, rounded tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long and savory. Bravo!

98 Points - James Suckling

Extremely enticing aromas of blackberries, brambleberries, sweet tobacco, bark and mushrooms follow through to a medium to full body that grows on the palate and crescendoes to medium, round tannins, juicy fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Rolls along the palate. Excellent, persistent finish. Try after 2024, but already a joyous glass.

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France Merlot

La Petite Église 2017 (Case 6x75cl)

Bordeaux

94 Points - James Suckling

White pepper and dried flowers with blackberries, orange peel and a smoky undertone. Medium to full body. Chili, spice and blue fruit on the palate. Hint of lemon rind. Very long finish. Needs at least three or four years to come around. Drink after 2023.

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France Merlot

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