Clos L'Eglise, Pomerol, 2005

Name: Clos L'Eglise, Pomerol
Brand: Clos l'Eglise
Price: 742.33 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2005 2009 2020 2021 2022

justerini & brooks tasting note

This neighbour of Clinet and L’Eglise-Clinet, whose 6ha of vines are made up of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, normally produces a wine of great concentration, but the 2005 is markedly fresher and more floral in character. It has a pretty nose, soft fruity palate and good tannin management. The fruit is dark forest fruit is rich and chocolatey, and the finish is focused. Very good.

critic reviews

94/100Lisa Perrotti-Brown,The Wine Independent

The 2005 Clos L'Eglise is deep garnet in color with a touch of brick. It needs coaxing to unlock complex notes of preserved plums, blueberry compote, and cigar box with touches of Provence herbs, rosemary-roasted lamb, and iodine. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is built like a brick house, delivering super firm tannins and a lively line to support the densely packed fruit, finishing long and minerally.

DRINKING WINDOW 2023 - 2035

date of review 01/2023

91/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2005 Clos l’Eglise has a fresh and vibrant bouquet with quite strong eucalyptus aromas, well defined and maybe a little New World in style. The palate is medium-bodied with thickset tannins, grippy brambly fruit, slightly viscous. Powerful, gutsy and bold, this is a big boned, brassy Pomerol; although, you might argue that it is missing a little finesse on the finish. Hedonists will get a kick out of this. Tasted at the Clos l’Eglise vertical.

DRINKING WINDOW 2021 - 2040

date of review 06/2022