I continue to absolutely love the 2005 Clos L'Eglise and it's in the heart of its prime drinking window today. Still youthfully plum/purple-hued, with a killer bouquet of ripe currants, black cherries, tobacco, and loamy earth, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, lush, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. It benefits from air, so give it a short decant if drinking any time soon. It will hold for a decade and have a gradual decline thereafter. This is a stunning Pomerol.

The talented and charming Sylvie Garcin runs this tiny property of 15 acres, planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged in 100% new oak. The 2005 is dense ruby/purple, with notes of smoky barbecue, crushed blackcurrants and jammy cherries, with some licorice and earth in the background (truffle?). This full-bodied, multi-dimensional, full-throttle and concentrated Pomerol is top class. This is a great example of the vintage and of this beautiful terroir not far from Pomerol’s church. Approachable now, it will even improve for another 5-10 years and drink well for at least two more decades. - Robert M. Parker, Jr.

If you’re in the mood for smoky truffles, licorice and dark plums, you came to the right place. Especially if you're seeking lush, sweet, silky berries, and a touch of oak along with some tannin that remains needing to resolve. The wine is offering great pleasure now and will only get better with a more time in the cellar. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/search-wine-tasting-notes/?szSearch=2005+Clos+l%27Eglise+

The Clos l’Eglise 2005 is more backward on the nose compared to its peers, but I appreciate the delineation here: blackberry, cedar and just a touch of peppermint. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. There is just a dash of black pepper on the entry: quite grippy in the mouth that fans out in controlled fashion. This feels slightly sultry at the moment but it will gain some flesh as it continues to mature in bottle. This still has that panache.

Offers a wonderful nose of crushed berry blackberry and dark chocolate. Jumps out of the glass. Full-bodied with seamless velvety tannins and fabulous flavors of vanilla berry chocolate and cappuccino followed by a long caressing finish. Hard to say if this will be better than the 2000 but equally outstanding. Best after 2012. 1000 cases made