Clos du Clocher - Pomerol 2021

Vinous

91

byNeal Martinthe4/2/2024

The 2021 Clos du Clocher retains what is quite an opulent bouquet, violet petals infusing the upfront black cherry and blueberry fruit. There is fine delineation and focus to the aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied, with a vein of graphite on the entry

Decanter.com

96

byGeorgina Hindlethe11/30/2023

Dark floral and black berry fragrances and some toasty aspects on the nose, rich but pure. Scintillatingly fresh and bright, the acidity is the main focus before softly gripping tannins come in and take over. Great structure but still with nuance and soft touches of minerality, mint freshness. A little tight and compact right now, but does display hints of chewy Pomerol charm and density while still being finessed. Elegant, characterful, with a long life ahead.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Fresh and caressing with pretty notes of brambleberries, violets and orange zest. Medium to full body. Very fresh and fine with plush tannins. Nicely done for the vintage. From organically grown grapes.

Bettane & Desseauve

92-93

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Le vin est juteux et dense avec un cœur de bouche parfaitement fourni et surtout une finale montante digne d’éloges. Ce cru mérite vraiment un coup de projecteur. D’une régularité exemplaire dans toutes les situations.

Alexandre Ma

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byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

Compared to the "gun and flower" styled Clos du Clocher in 2019, the vintage of 2021 is more reserved on nose. The fruit aromas are relatively gentle, with hints of waxberry and clove on top of its iconic violet fragrance. In my opinion, its real strength lies in its firm structure and the profound graphite-like aftertaste on the palate. These are not just the concentrated expression of the blue clay terroir, but also the performance of its spirit in 2021. I do know this wine will definitely be more outstanding after 10 years of aging. ???2019???Clos du Clocher?“?????”,?2021???????????????????????,?????????????,??????????????????,?????????????????????????????,???????????????,??????2021??“????”???,??10??????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

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byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Dark cherries, wet earth, licorice, flowers, leafy herbs, and savory plums are all over the place here, in the nose and on the crisp, savory, creamy palate. The addition of more Cabernet Franc in the blend this year added a lot to the wine. The wine blends 70% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2024-2038. 91-93

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

94

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

91-93

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Clos du Clocher has quite a ripe, black plum and licorice bouquet, hints of menthol emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins on the entry, and quite dense on the finish, which will need to soften by bottling time. But there is good substance here, and élevage should shape this into a fine Pomerol.

vvwine

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byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Dunkle Farbe. Tiefgründige Nase, dunkle Kirschen, Pflaumen, viel Terroir, darüber florale Noten, sehr komplex. Im Gaumen dicht, mit Schmelz und markanter Struktur, die Tannine sind präsent, reif und feinmaschig, die knackige Frucht ist aromatisch und im Abgang ist der Wein sehr langanhaltend. Sensationell gelungen. 2027-2050 (Verkostet im April 2022. Dourthe)

Anthocyanes

91-93

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Très beau bouquet, des notes fleurs, de graphite et de truffe. Belle expression de fruits noirs. Bouche juteuse, bien enrobée avec de beaux tanins structurants et une amertume finale très agréable. Une belle réussite dans le contexte du millésime même si la charge tannique est un peu deure en finale. Ce cru à toujours besoin de temps pour s'exprimer.

Wine Advocate

90-93

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Clos du Clocher delivers aromas of plums and blackberries mingled with hints of spices and creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, lively and structured, with a deep core of fruit and powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish, it derives from prime parcels on the plateau of Pomerol.

Decanter.com

94

byGeorgina Hindlethe4/1/2022

Sweet blackcurrants on the nose with wild purple flowers, I could smell this all day. Upfront and energetic, the tannins make the immediate impact coating the mouth in a fine dark chocolate and black cherry powder with a chewiness that is so appealing and a mouthwatering hit on the mid palate. I like the succulence and roundness here, but also the verticality, it goes upwards and sideways - it's not massively weighty but you get the flavour and the texture all around giving structure and definition. There is an ease about this while still delivering depth. Poised at the moment, still with that tannic might, real power. Great preservation of fruity flavours and freshness. This will be excellent in time. A great buy! Started conversion to organic this year.