Clos du Clocher - Pomerol 2017

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

93

byJane Ansonthe6/20/2024

Relatively high acidity compared to 2010 and 2016 in this lineup, and the fruit is fresher, still with density and vivid cherry and cassis, alongside pomegranate and touches of redcurrant. As it softens in the glass, this turns into a delicously balanced glass of Pomerol, already open at seven years old, plenty to enjoy. Good stuff. An early harvest, 55% new oak for ageing, Cécile Dupuis technical director, Jean-Baptiste Bourotte owner.

The Wine Independent

94

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe12/29/2022

There was no frost in the vineyard of Clos du Clocher in 2017. A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc gives a deep garnet color. It skips out with vibrant notions of black raspberries, kirsch and rose oil, plus suggestions of garrigue, forest floor, and cardamom. Medium-bodied, the palate has a solid structure of firm, grainy tannins and lovely tension supporting the tightly knit fruit, finishing on a lingering ferrous note.

Wine Advocate

92

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe3/17/2020

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Clos du Clocher bursts from the glass with bold blueberry preserves, Christmas cake and baked plums scents plus nuances of raspberry leaves, unsmoked cigar and tapenade. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals mouth-filling blackberry and spicy layers, framed by firm, rounded tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long. Drinking Window : 2020 - 2034. 92+

Vinous

93

byAntonio Gallonithe3/11/2020

The 2017 Clos du Clocher has turned out beautifully. Rich, ample and voluptuous in feel, the 2017 has so much to offer. Juicy dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather, licorice and mocha abound in a plush, open-knit Pomerol that has so much to offer. This is such a delicious and compelling wine.

Jamessuckling.com

92

byJames Sucklingthe1/13/2020

Plenty of tar and berry character with hints of stones and fresh herbs. Medium body, bright acidity and medium-fine tannins at the end. Lovely now. Balanced red. Drink or hold.

Le Point

15,5

byJacques Dupontthe6/20/2018

Sureau, baies sauvages, charnu, du volume, élevage équilibré, finale épicée, relevée.

Jeb DUNNUCK

88-90

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

Terrific notes of black cherries, crushed flowers, and sous bois emerge from the 2017 Château Clos Du Clocher, which is an 80/20 split of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. With medium-bodied richness, good concentrated, and a seamless texture, it has outstanding potential and should be well worth seeking out.

Vinous

90-93

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

The 2017 Clos du Clocher is inky, deep and voluptuous. Floral notes give lift to the red-toned fruit in this super-expressive, pliant Pomerol. Clos du Clocher is usually a bigger, more extracted wine, but in 2017, those qualities are reined in, and the wine is just gorgeous. A closing flourish of red and purplish berry fruit punctuates the finish.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

Quite floral with black raspberry, cherry and plum notes, the wine is medium bodied, silky and soft with a good-sized jolt of verve in the finish.

Vinous

90-92

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Clos du Clocher was picked 21 September to 4 October. It gently unfolds on the nose with blackberry and wild strawberry scents, a touch of iris and incense that emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a little edginess coming through with aeration. It becomes spicier with black pepper and a touch of brine towards the linear finish. There is moderate length here, not a Clos du Clocher with immense flair but there is ample freshness.

Wine Advocate

90-92

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

The 2017 Clos du Clocher is deep purple-black in color with a beautiful nose of lilacs, star anise and dark chocolate with a core of crushed blackberries and mulberries. The palate is medium to full-bodied with firm, grainy tannins and plenty of mid-palate muscular fruit, extending into a long, spicy finish.

My Bettane + Desseauve

16,5-17

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/27/2018

De belles promesses pour ce vin qui possède beaucoup de fond et un potentiel qui se dévoilera dans les prochains mois.

Decanter.com

91

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16,5

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2018

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

More fruit than many Pomerols in 2017 with a solid core of berry and chocolate character. Ripe tannins and a long, subtle finish.