Château l'Eglise Clinet

Jamessuckling.com

94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe12/20/2011

A dusty and sensual wine with beautiful perfumes of blackberries, blueberries, minerals, and flowers. Full bodied, but very delicate and refined with ultra-fine tannins and a gorgeous finish. Try it in four to five years.

Wine Advocate

95 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/31/2011

A remarkable wine in this vintage, L’Eglise Clinet’s 2008 has a color almost as dark as the barrel sample of 2010. Classic mocha and caramel-infused creme de cassis and black cherry notes, with hints of licorice and loamy soil soar from the glass of this opaque ruby/purple, aromatically compelling wine. Opulent, expansive, and savory, with a broad texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel, terrific purity and a layered finish, this is another big, massive wine that transcends the vintage character, and will probably need 7-10 years of bottle age. It should keep for 20 or more years as well. Drink 2011-2031

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe12/15/2010

This is lilting, with perfumy incense and warm cherry confiture aromas giving way to a still-comptact core of plum, red currant and melted red licorice. The long finish has some grip to shed, with plum skin, spice and floral notes flitternig in and out. Best from 2013 through 2018. - J.M

Falstaff

90-92 / 100

the6/30/2009

Kräftiges Rubingranat, violette Randaufhellun. In der Nase feine Weichselfrucht, zart nach Lakritze, Honig, mineralische Nuancen, mit feinen Gewürzen unterlegt. Am Gaumen stoffig, kraftvoll, präsente Tannine, die den Mund gut auskleiden, runde frucht, feine Extraktsüße, zart nach dunklem Nougat im Abgang, sehr entwickelt, gutes Reifepotenzial.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

90-92 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe5/28/2009

Good full red. Pure, floral aromas of black cherry and plum are complicated by strong lead pencil and black pepper notes. Suave on entry, then conveys an almost saline sense of extract in the middle, with very good definition and verve to the pretty black fruit, ink and graphite flavors. Distinctly minty on the finish. A politely styled L'Eglise-Clinet with real breed, showing more acidity than most Pomerols from this vintage.

Wein Wisser

18 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe5/7/2009

85 % Merlot, 15 % Cabernet Franc. Sattes, dichtes Purpur-Rubin. Pfeffriges Bouquet mit viel Kirschen, Maulbeeren, Amarena, Vanillemark, Glühweinwürze und gerösteten Himbeerkernen, pur und mit viel Aromendruck. Fester, stoffiger Gaumen mit würziger Tiefe, dramatische Konzentration, dunkelbeerige Frucht, Darjeeling- Noten, frischfruchtiges Finale. Ein klassischer, grosser Eglise- Clinet mit sehr hoher Lebenserwartung. 2017 – 2035

Wine Advocate

94-96 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2009

So many great wines have emerged from this property administered with meticulous care and obvious passion by proprietor Denis Durantou that it hard to say the 2008 is better than some of the previous wines produced over the last decade. It is more backward and less evolved than some of the other Pomerols in this vintage, but the wine boasts an inky/ruby/purple color as well as an exceptionally pure bouquet of creme de cassis, black raspberry liqueur, charcoal, and a hint of black truffles. Dense and pure with massive concentration yet undeniable elegance and precision (because of the fresh acids), this full-bodied effort, despite the high level of Merlot in the blend, requires 7-10 years of patience. It should evolve for 30-40 years after bottling, and will be fascinating to compare with some of the legends produced here over the last ten years. 94-96+

La Revue du Vin de France

17,5-18,5 / 20

the4/28/2009

Toujours un peu difficile à juger en primeur, car doté d'une trame acide importante qui le serre un peu, ce cru est un coureur de fond qu'il faut évaluer sur la durée. Le 2008 est dense, avec une trame tannique imposante, mais aussi une matière très vibrante et beaucoup d'équilibre malgré son niveau d'alcool élevé. Le fruit est généreux. Droit et profond, c'est un vin qu'il faudra savoir attendre.

TAST

17,5 / 20

the4/23/2009

Grande fraîcheur de fruit et belles notes de chocolat noir : vin intense, serré, profond, d’une impressionnante longueur. Une dimension de coureur de fond.

Wine Advocate

95-97 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/22/2009

A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, this has a very pure, elegant nose with brilliant definition. It has an almost Burgundian personality. The palate has awesome balance – so much freshness and tension. Tart red cherries, crushed violets and minerals. Crushed stones on the finish. Also tasted samples directly from the barrel that are showing more power and depth, perhaps a greater length, less of the precision that will eventually be the signature of this great Pomerol. Tasted April 2009.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

17 / 20

the4/22/2009

Couleur rouge sombre, pourpre. Nez fin, fruité, aromatique, suave, frais et finement crémeux. Il y a dans cette bouche un caractère aromatique surprenant qui couvre une matière tannique un peu ferme. Le goût varie de la cerise à la violette, en passant par la réglisse. En finale, le vin fond en bouche tel un bourgogne, et il s'achève long, mais un brin austère. L'élevage devrait affiner son grain.

Jancis Robinson

17.50 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/16/2009

Mid crimson. Scented and rich on the nose. Very broad and mouthfilling – quite complex. Much more than just sweet. An interesting wine – quite different from most Pomerols. Lots of lift and attack – not at all playing the sweetness card. Very appetising. Intriguing – even quite intellectual. Explosive with a savoury finish. Smooth and sleek and complete. Good wine! No holes. Lots of energy. Drink 2014-27

Decanter Magazine

18.50 / 20

byJames Lawther MWthe4/15/2009

Consistent as ever, owner Denis Durantou has produced another classic, long ageing wine with an overall note of distinction. The Merlot is pure and expressive, the tannins firm but refined, the 15% Cabernet Franc adding complexity and length on the finish. Drink 2018-2035.

Wine Spectator

91-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/7/2009

Offers concentrated aromas of cassis and black licorice. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and lots of fruit and mineral undertones. A very pretty, polished wine. So beautiful already.

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Couleur	Rouge
Pays	France
Appellation	Pomerol
Millesime	2008
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)
Degré d'alcool	14,0°

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Couleur	Rouge
Pays	France
Appellation	Pomerol
Millesime	2008
Contenance	Bouteille (75 cl)
Degré d'alcool	14,0°
Domaine	Château L'Eglise Clinet

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