Bottled just one month ago, the 2007 L’Eglise-Clinet cannot match the power and exuberance of either the 2005 or 2006 on the nose, but there is great clarity and sense of minerality although there is some bottle shock. The palate is similar to its showing barrel, lovely silky texture, very fine acidity and the Cabernet Franc really adds another dimension. Slight meaty note towards the lingering finish. Certainly one of the best wines of the vintage, although would you expect anything less? Drink 2017-2030+

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 L'Eglise Clinet has long been a strong performer. Here, at a decade old, it offers gorgeous aromas of redcurrant, crushed strawberry, tar and truffle, a discrete mineralité that only surfaces with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with superb acidity, impressive cohesion and outstanding structure (for a 2007) towards the finish. It is brimming with sophistication, class and character—one of the standout Pomerols of the vintage. Tasted February 2017. - Neal Martin

Deep, dark ruby at the core, with a brilliant crimson rim. You can tell immediately that this is a wine of class and distinction and is very well made. The nose brings notes of cedar, cassis, raspberry, scorched earth and cracked pepper. On the palate, this is super refined and elegant – although there is weight to it, there’s also a seamlessness that makes it an absolute joy to drink. At age 10 this is just entering its early drinking window and will last well beyond its 25th birthday. Give it time in a decanter to fully blossom and enjoy with grilled or braised meats. I would not guess that this was from the 2007 vintage as it easily defies what many critics said about the vintage in the early stages.