Clos L'Eglise, Pomerol,

The 2022 Clos L'Eglise, 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, is deep garnet-purple in color. It features straight-laced, classic scents of warm black plums, blueberry preserves, and cedar chest, leading to suggestions of iron ore, Sichuan pepper, and fertile loam. The full-bodied palate is wonderfully bright and pure, with fresh black fruits and earthy accents supported by very firm, very ripe tannins and finishing long and mineral-laced. 1.5 ha of Merlot is being replanted, so there is a higher percentage of Cabernet Franc this year, which really lends a shine to the wine! pH 3.75.

The 2022 Clos l'Eglise is the first vintage blended with 30% Cabernet Franc. It has an intense bouquet with oyster shell-infused black fruit, well-defined and focused, gaining more complexity as it opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with black fruit tinged with dark chocolate and light graphite notes. With impressive persistence, this Pomerol deserves several years in bottle and should drink well for up to 30 years.