Eglise Clinet 2005

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes
The Château l'Eglise-Clinet 2005 was served from bottle and from magnum (both ex-cellar). It has a magnificent nose with bewitching delineation: darker fruit than either the 2003 or 2004, blackberry, raspberry, hints of black tea and black truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with brilliant focus, still quite backward as so many grandees of this vintage remain, albeit beginning to soften towards the licorice-tinged finish. This is a benchmark for both Denis Durantou and this Pomerol estate, although I can see it testing wine-lovers' patience. Tasted March 2015. Score: 99 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2050 01 July 2016
Among the most saturated in color of all the 2005 Pomerols (which is saying something), this wine has a spectacular nose of licorice, mulberry, blackberry and sweet blue fruits. The new oak is completely hidden, the wine full-bodied, multi-layered and just stunning. The purity, richness and skyscraper-like mouthfeel are incredible. Give it another 5-10 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 30+ years. Score: 100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2060 30 June 2015
A sensational effort from proprietor Denis Durantou, this 2005 is a compelling wine, but purchasers should wait at least a decade to begin the magical liquid tour. One of the monumental wines of the vintage, it boasts a dense purple color as well as a glorious perfume of caramelized blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, a hint of toast in the backward, fully integrated oak, full body, and exceptional density and richness. Prodigiously concentrated, this layered, broad Pomerol reveals a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol, and wood. It is a massive, yet remarkably elegant wine that is as singular as it is exhilarating. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2040. Score: 100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2040 30 April 2008
Along with Petrus, l’Eglise-Clinet is the superstar of Pomerol in 2005. Proprietor Denis Durantou has produced one of this estate’s most monumental wines. Adding weight and richness since last year, this inky/purple-colored effort offers up a phenomenal bouquet of melted tar, truffle oil, black cherry liqueur, blackberries, caramel, and espresso roast. Powerful, full-bodied, amazingly rich, huge, and dense flavors are accompanied by a boatload of sweet tannin and glycerin. This wine will need considerable bottle age before it reaches full maturity, and it should last for 3-4 decades. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035+. Score: 96 - 100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2035 30 April 2007
A spectacular offering from proprietor Denis Durantou, the 2005 ranks alongside the 2000 and 1998 l’Eglise-Clinets. An inky/ruby/purple color is followed by a sumptuous bouquet of violets, melted licorice, creosote, black cherries, blackberries, and espresso. Boasting super intensity, huge, full-bodied opulence and power, and plenty of sweet tannin and glycerin, I would not be surprised to see this 2005 shut down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2035. Score: 96 - 98 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006
1st sample: Dark, bright purple. Rich, round, rather cool and long term - fine and refined. Much less opulent than I would have expected. 2nd sample: Rich, velvety, cool and slightly gassy. More than 14 per cent alcohol. Quite different from 2003!! Score: 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2029 10 April 2006
Subtle and fascinating with gorgeous floral and fruity aromas that follow through to a sold palate, with full body, ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This has class and complexity. Score: 95 - 100 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006
Just 1000 cases are made of this Denis Durantou’s fabulous Pomerol. The nose opens out to reveal black cherry, licorice and flowers with subtle hints of sweet caramel. Big and dense and powerful. Velvet in texture with complex dark fruits - cassis, blueberries. Incredible clarity and definition with balancing acidity and a long, black fruit and mocha finish. Suave and seriously good! Score: - Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900

Tasting Notes

The Château l'Eglise-Clinet 2005 was served from bottle and from magnum (both ex-cellar). It has a magnificent nose with bewitching delineation: darker fruit than either the 2003 or 2004, blackberry, raspberry, hints of black tea and black truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with brilliant focus, still quite backward as so many grandees of this vintage remain, albeit beginning to soften towards the licorice-tinged finish. This is a benchmark for both Denis Durantou and this Pomerol estate, although I can see it testing wine-lovers' patience. Tasted March 2015.

Score: 99

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2050 01 July 2016

Among the most saturated in color of all the 2005 Pomerols (which is saying something), this wine has a spectacular nose of licorice, mulberry, blackberry and sweet blue fruits. The new oak is completely hidden, the wine full-bodied, multi-layered and just stunning. The purity, richness and skyscraper-like mouthfeel are incredible. Give it another 5-10 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 30+ years.

Score: 100

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2060 30 June 2015

A sensational effort from proprietor Denis Durantou, this 2005 is a compelling wine, but purchasers should wait at least a decade to begin the magical liquid tour. One of the monumental wines of the vintage, it boasts a dense purple color as well as a glorious perfume of caramelized blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, a hint of toast in the backward, fully integrated oak, full body, and exceptional density and richness. Prodigiously concentrated, this layered, broad Pomerol reveals a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol, and wood. It is a massive, yet remarkably elegant wine that is as singular as it is exhilarating. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2040.

Score: 100

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2040 30 April 2008

Along with Petrus, l’Eglise-Clinet is the superstar of Pomerol in 2005. Proprietor Denis Durantou has produced one of this estate’s most monumental wines. Adding weight and richness since last year, this inky/purple-colored effort offers up a phenomenal bouquet of melted tar, truffle oil, black cherry liqueur, blackberries, caramel, and espresso roast. Powerful, full-bodied, amazingly rich, huge, and dense flavors are accompanied by a boatload of sweet tannin and glycerin. This wine will need considerable bottle age before it reaches full maturity, and it should last for 3-4 decades. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035+.

Score: 96 - 100

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2035 30 April 2007

A spectacular offering from proprietor Denis Durantou, the 2005 ranks alongside the 2000 and 1998 l’Eglise-Clinets. An inky/ruby/purple color is followed by a sumptuous bouquet of violets, melted licorice, creosote, black cherries, blackberries, and espresso. Boasting super intensity, huge, full-bodied opulence and power, and plenty of sweet tannin and glycerin, I would not be surprised to see this 2005 shut down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2035.

Score: 96 - 98

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006

1st sample: Dark, bright purple. Rich, round, rather cool and long term - fine and refined. Much less opulent than I would have expected. 2nd sample: Rich, velvety, cool and slightly gassy. More than 14 per cent alcohol. Quite different from 2003!!

Score: 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2029 10 April 2006

Subtle and fascinating with gorgeous floral and fruity aromas that follow through to a sold palate, with full body, ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This has class and complexity.

Score: 95 - 100

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006

Just 1000 cases are made of this Denis Durantou’s fabulous Pomerol. The nose opens out to reveal black cherry, licorice and flowers with subtle hints of sweet caramel. Big and dense and powerful. Velvet in texture with complex dark fruits - cassis, blueberries. Incredible clarity and definition with balancing acidity and a long, black fruit and mocha finish. Suave and seriously good!

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900

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