Château L'Eglise Clinet, Pomerol, 2006
Generous and profound on the nose, multi-layered; fresh and vibrant aromas of pure cassis, vanilla pod, some black pepper, mocha and espresso, very lush in style with dark tinges; sumptuous and silky on the palate, with rounded tannins, fruits of the forest, crunchy currants, medium to full body, plenty of power within, and a very long, rich finish. Impressive and delicious, a great Pomerol.
critic reviews
The 2006 L’Eglise-Clinet was picked 15 to 21 September and matured in 80% new oak. It has quite a deep color and a little more turbidity than other vintages. It offers brambly red fruit on the nose, secondary aromas of black tea and truffle, not as powerful as the 2009 but with fine precision. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly candied opening, more a playful l’Eglise-Clinet with finely chiseled tannins, moving towards more secondary notes of liquorice and a light marine note (seaweed?) towards the finish. Tasted at the l’Eglise-Clinet vertical at the château in April 2018.