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2011 Clos l'Eglise Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend: 750ml

$88.99

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points awarded:
NM 91-93 WA 90-93 WS 91-94

91 -93 points,

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, April 2012

Tasted at the Cercle de Rive Droite (from new bottles that I requested.) The Clos l'Eglise has a sorbet-like freshness on the nose. It is probably unfair to compare it to the outstanding 2010, but it is certainly lighter and not as complex, yet very well delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with attractive, slightly chewy tannins and very well judged acidity, rendering this a harmonious Pomerol that does not have any intention of outdoing the 2010. It is a little broody on the finish but it should turn out to be a "solid" Pomerol. Tasted April 2012.


Neil Mechanic, JJ Buckley, April 2012

80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. This micro-sized, 6-hectare estate owned by the Garcin family is planted in mixed clay and gravel soils, with iron-rich subsoil. Vine density is 7,150 vines per hectare, with an average age of 35 years. Aged in 100% new barriques. Medium purple color. Elegantly polished nose of tapenade, mild truffle, and a touch of lead pencil. The cab franc lends a wonderful herbal element that beckons you back for another smell and taste. Candied fruity core of red cherry and plum, with hints of dried fig, new leather, and an earthy, mineral element. The clay and gravel based soils were a saving grace in 2011. Enjoy 2020-2030. 1,000 cases produced.


90 -93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

A strong effort from this estate situated near the small church in Pomerol, the 2011 Clos l'Eglise displays a healthy dense ruby/purple color along with fleshy black cherry and black raspberry aromas intermixed with notions of barrique, earth and spice. Medium to full-bodied, pure and savory, this delicious fruit-forward effort reveals surprising flesh as well as length. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.


91 -94 points,

Wine Spectator, April 2012

This has drive, depth, purity and focus, with plum sauce, raspberry coulis and blackberry fruit melded nicely together and framed by suave toast. Shows a graphite edge that belies the general profile of the vintage.-J.M.


91 -93 points,

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, April 2012

Tasted at the Cercle de Rive Droite (from new bottles that I requested.) The Clos l'Eglise has a sorbet-like freshness on the nose. It is probably unfair to compare it to the outstanding 2010, but it is certainly lighter and not as complex, yet very well delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with attractive, slightly chewy tannins and very well judged acidity, rendering this a harmonious Pomerol that does not have any intention of outdoing the 2010. It is a little broody on the finish but it should turn out to be a "solid" Pomerol. Tasted April 2012.


Neil Mechanic, JJ Buckley, April 2012

80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. This micro-sized, 6-hectare estate owned by the Garcin family is planted in mixed clay and gravel soils, with iron-rich subsoil. Vine density is 7,150 vines per hectare, with an average age of 35 years. Aged in 100% new barriques. Medium purple color. Elegantly polished nose of tapenade, mild truffle, and a touch of lead pencil. The cab franc lends a wonderful herbal element that beckons you back for another smell and taste. Candied fruity core of red cherry and plum, with hints of dried fig, new leather, and an earthy, mineral element. The clay and gravel based soils were a saving grace in 2011. Enjoy 2020-2030. 1,000 cases produced.


90 -93 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

A strong effort from this estate situated near the small church in Pomerol, the 2011 Clos l'Eglise displays a healthy dense ruby/purple color along with fleshy black cherry and black raspberry aromas intermixed with notions of barrique, earth and spice. Medium to full-bodied, pure and savory, this delicious fruit-forward effort reveals surprising flesh as well as length. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.


91 -94 points,

Wine Spectator, April 2012

This has drive, depth, purity and focus, with plum sauce, raspberry coulis and blackberry fruit melded nicely together and framed by suave toast. Shows a graphite edge that belies the general profile of the vintage.-J.M.


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