2022 L'Eglise Clinet Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JL 100 VN 100 JS 98 JA 98 JD 98 WA 98 TWI 98 DC 97
JL 100

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2023

(98-100 points) Very floral in its perfume, you also find notes of dark, and milk chocolate, mint, cherry liqueur, plums, and a background touch of espresso. However, it is on the palate where you enjoy the wine at its...
VN 100

Vinous, May 2023

(VN 98-100 points) The 2022 L'Eglise-Clinet was picked from 3 to 9 September for the Merlot and the Cabernet Franc on 5 and 9 September, matured in 85% new oak. It has an exquisitely-defined bouquet with succinct floral...
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, April 2023

(JS 97-98 points) A L’Eglise Clinet with tension and class, with dark berries and chalk, salt and spice. There’s hazelnut and ripe seeds with coffee bean undertones. Full and wonderfully long and fresh.
JA 98

janeanson.com, April 2023

Turns the intensity and exoticism of the vintage on its head, unpacking it carefully, and layering up depth and character. Grilled cedar, fleshy damson and casis fruits, this is all about carefully-considered and...
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, May 2023

(96-98+ points) Straight-up gorgeous, I'd put the 2022 Château L'Eglise-Clinet up with the top tier Pomerol in the vintage, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it surpass the 2020 as well. Ripe black cherries, violets...
WA 98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2023

(WA 96-98 points) Offering up deep aromas of mulberries and cassis mingled with incense, licorice, rose petals, spices and hints of new oak, the 2022 L'Eglise Clinet is full-bodied, deep and layered, with an elegantly...
TWI 98

The Wine Independent, May 2023

(96 - 98 points) A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, with a pH of 3.6, L’Eglise Clinet 2022 was picked between the 3rd and 9th September and is aging in 85% new oak. It has a deep garnet-purple color and after a...
DC 97

Decanter, April 2023

A delicious take on the vintage with power and seduction delivered delicately with purity and refinement. Gorgeous florality and aromatic expression on the nose combining fruity blackcurrants and violets with sweet milk...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pomerol
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

Introducing the exquisite 2022 L'Eglise Clinet, a Bordeaux Blend that hails from the prestigious Pomerol region of Bordeaux, France. This wine is a true gem, offering a sensory experience that is bound to captivate even the most discerning palate.

In the glass, the 2022 L'Eglise Clinet displays a deep, intense red color, hinting at the richness and complexity that awaits. The nose is a symphony of aromas, with a bouquet that is both floral and decadent. Delicate notes of dark and milk chocolate, mint, cherry liqueur, plums, and a touch of espresso dance together, creating an olfactory masterpiece.

On the palate, this wine truly shines. It is a textural marvel, with a velvety smoothness that glides effortlessly across the tongue. There are no hard edges here, only pure indulgence. The fruits are remarkably pure, as if they were plucked straight from the vineyard. The finish is seamless, leaving a lasting impression that lingers on the palate for a remarkable sixty seconds and beyond.

Crafted from a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 L'Eglise Clinet is a testament to the Durantou family's winemaking prowess. With an alcohol percentage of 14.60% and a pH of 3.6, this wine showcases the perfect balance between power and elegance. The grapes were harvested from September 3rd to September 9th, making it the earliest harvest in the history of the estate.

Renowned wine critics have heaped praise upon this exceptional vintage. Jeff Leve awarded it a perfect score of 100 points, describing it as "silk and velvet" on the palate. Jeb Dunnuck also lauded its qualities, giving it a score of 98 points and comparing it favorably to the esteemed 2005 vintage.

With its remarkable depth, character, and potential for aging, the 2022 L'Eglise Clinet is a wine that demands attention and reverence. It is a wine that will continue to evolve and impress for decades to come. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future indulgence, this wine is a true masterpiece that showcases the very best of Pomerol.