Château L'Eglise Clinet, Pomerol, 2009
Denis Dourantou's flagship wine, Eglise Clinet is a real head turner. The 2009 has a kaleidoscopic bouquet of aromas; minerals, cut flowers, undergrowth, brooding compote fruit, wild plums, graphite, liquorice, stones and hedgerow fruit interspersed with high toned berries. This possesses immense concentration; a searing attack of velvety red cherries and complex fruit. The texture is firm yet sumptuous with super-ripe tannins. There is a charming savoury character that nicely juxtaposes the mass of sweetness. One is left with alluring notes of chocolate, mocha and fine minerals. Sensational.
critic reviews
The 2009 l’Eglise-Clinet was picked 14 to 28 September and matured in 80% new oak. It remains remarkably youthful on the nose, rendering the brilliant 2010 a bit introverted by comparison. This comes racing out of the blocks with ebullient red cherries, crushed strawberry and raspberry fruit, touches of dried rose petal and melted tar. With aeration there is just a touch of liquorish. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin that belies the arching structure underneath. It manages to retain awesome power and yet deliver a refined finish that feels long and tender. Stunning. Tasted at the l’Eglise-Clinet vertical at the château in April 2018.