La Petite Eglise, Pomerol, 2016

Name: La Petite Eglise, Pomerol
Brand: Château L'Eglise Clinet
Price: 261.53 GBP

Available Vintages

all 1996 2015 2016 2020 2021 2023 2024

justerini & brooks tasting note

Denis Durantou's 2016 La Petite Eglise is an absolute stunner. This 100% Merlot cuvee has notes of tayberry, strawberry liqueur, flowers and blood orange. It is vital, fluid and lithe - a vibrant, high-toned, engaging Petite Eglise that remains feminine and subtle. Finesse over power - absolutely wonderful!

critic reviews

93/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

La Petite Eglise 2016 is 100% Merlot and has a deep garnet color. It needs some coaxing to convince it to show off its nose of beautiful black cherry preserves and juicy plums, plus wafts of violets, dark chocolate, and black olives, with a hint of truffles. Medium-bodied, the palate is wonderfully refreshing and light on its feet, nonetheless offering a complex, well-structured experience, finishing long and plush.

DRINKING WINDOW 2022 - 2035

date of review 12/2022

93/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2016 La Petite Eglise has a lovely bouquet of wilted violet petals and incense flanking blackberry and raspberry scents. With aeration, there is just a hint of balsamic. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. This feels fresh from start to finish. A fine-boned, precise Pomerol that delivers impressive closing precision. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

DRINKING WINDOW 2022 - 2040

date of review 08/2020