Medium-bodied, and at its apogee, or slightly past, you still find a plum filled, round wine with truffle, cocoa, smoke, espresso and black cherries on the nose and on the soft-textured palate. If you are holding any, it is time to drink up.90 Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=1999&wine=Clos%20l%27Eglise%20(Pomerol)

The 1999 Clos l'Eglise was over-shadowed by the feted 1998 at the time, but now with 16 years on the clock, it is really turning into a delightful Pomerol. There is only a touch of maturity on the rim, while the nose is generous: hints of fig infusing the laid-back red berry fruit. It's like a friendly aunt inviting you in the front door. The palate appears now fully mature, but there remains plenty of brambly, almost confit-like fruit to enjoy, supple in the mouth with a fine line of acidity, leather and cedar notes coming through on the finish that is just beginning to show dryness. Enjoy this Pomerol over the next 4-5 years, but probably not longer. Tasted June 2015.- NM

The 1999 Clos L'Eglise is deep garnet in color with a touch of brick. It opens with notions of blueberry pie, prunes, and fresh figs with suggestions of bay leaves, pencil lead, tobacco, and tar. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly styled, with understated dried berry flavors and loads of earthy accents supported by chewy tannins, finishing savory.

Offers exotic aromas of crushed berries, with fresh herbs and wet leaves. Full-bodied, featuring velvety tannins and a fruity finish. Silky tannins butter the fruit and the toasty oak. No reason to wait, but will improve with age. -- '89/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 1,580 cases made.