2023 Château l'Eglise-Clinet Pomerol

Medium to deep garnet purple in color, the 2023 L'Eglise Clinet starts off a bit closed and somber, but soon unfolds to reveal powerful notes of baked black plums, chocolate-covered cherries, and blueberry preserves, with hints of grilled meat, mocha, and anise, plus a touch of tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is a powerhouse of crisp, vibrant black fruit, framed by deliciously ripe, rounded tannins and an abundance of freshness, with a long and savory finish. 98-100 Points Neal Martin (Vinous) - "It has a stunning bouquet with enthralling delineation and focus, very intense with blackberries, raspberry, crushed stone, Earl Gray and a touch of blood orange. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins and a dash of cracked black pepper. It's very harmonious and fans out brilliantly on the finish. It is surely going to vie with the stupendous 2022, and this ranks as one of the best wines of the vintage." ABOUT L'EGLISE CLINET L'Eglise Clinet is a prestigious winery in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. It is known for producing some of the most sought-after and highly regarded wines in the world. The vineyards of L'Eglise Clinet cover approximately 4.2 hectares and are situated on the famous clay and gravel soils of Pomerol. These soils are ideal for the cultivation of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the estate's main grape varieties. It is also relevant to mention that the vineyards of L'Eglise Clinet border those of Chateau Petrus, so where L'Eglise Clinet ends, Petrus begins. L'Eglise Clinet is located in the heart of Pomerol, a small but highly renowned wine region on the right bank of the Dordogne River. The winery has a rich history dating back to the 19th century. The vineyard was formed in its current form in the mid-20th century by the Mauléon and Rouchut families