Release expected spring 2026.
Offered en primeur, landing spring 2027.
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Producer Profile
Château L'Eglise Clinet
Château L'Eglise Clinet is an estate in the commune of Pomerol. Named after the church which stands nearby, the estate was made famous by owner and winemaker Denis Durantou. He turned the 4.5 hectare vineyard into one of the most respected names in Pomerol. The second wine is Petite Eglise.
Sadly, Denis passed away in 2020, but the estate is now run by his daughters, Noëmie and Constance. Any doubts about Denis' legacy have been dispelled by recent vintages and it is clear that Noëmie is a talented and brilliant winemaker, putting her own stamp on her family's châteaux.
| RED | 2025 | Château L'Eglise Clinet | 75cl | £1,194 per case of 6 | Château L'Eglise Clinet 2025 / / 75cl £1,194 per case of 6 |
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Tasting Notes"The 2025 L'Eglise-Clinet is totally seamless. Crème de cassis, lavender, licorice, mocha, pomegranate and jasmine caress the palate. Impossibly fine, silky tannins frame the mid-palate. Time in the glass brings out the wine's textural richness and all the gravitas that is such a signature here. Gravel, dried herbs, mocha and lavender shape the huge, dramatic finish. 2033-2075. 95-97 points" Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com------"Luscious dark cassis and bilberry fruits, pure perfume, peony and red rose petals, a standout in Pomerol, there is an enveloping and expansive mid palate with full on fennel and anis on close of play, so good, a wine full of emotion and grace. 75% new oak. Harvest September 4 to 12. Cooler fermentation than usual, not higher than 28C, because thick skins. 3.5ph. 4.5ha, so only 3 tanks compared to 5 normally, 30hll/ha. Olivier Guatraut cellar master with Noémie Durantou winemaker. 2034-2048. 97 points" janeanson.com------"The 2025 L'Eglise-Clinet was picked on 4 and 5 September for the Merlot and the same days plus 12 September for the Cabernet Franc; this vintage matured in 75% new oak. The aromatics are timid at first, but unfurl in the glass, revealing enticing scents of raspberry, wild strawberry, truffle oil and cedar. The oak is beautifully integrated, and it gains delineation with each swirl. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins, one of the most mineral-driven L'Eglise-Clinet wines that I have tasted from barrel, gaining cohesion and poise, with perfectly judged acidity and a gentle but insistent grip on the finish. There is a verticality to this Pomerol that gives it a more cerebral slant compared to the 2022, but it is still quite delicious. That said, I would still give it a few years in bottle. 2033 - 2060. 96-98 points" Neal Martin, Vinous.com------"The definition, freshness and complexity are very impressive already. It’s like a finished wine. It’s medium-bodied with precise and vivid flavors of blackberries and cool olives. Long, energetic and dense yet not heavy. Classy. A blend of 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc. 96-98 points" jamessuckling.com------"Red and blue fruits, sappy spring flowers, violets, graphite, and chocolate all define the 2025 Château L'Eglise Clinet, a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc resting in 75% new oak. Coming from tiny yields with no saignée and very little press wine, the harvest ran from September 4th through the 12th, and the result is a rich, powerful, yet finesse-driven Pomerol with fine, polished tannins and a wonderful sense of freshness. It's going to require some patience, but it will undoubtedly be worth it. 97-99 points" jebdunnock.com |
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