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Eglise Clinet 2006

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

One of the greatest wines of the vintage is, not surprisingly, from proprietor Denis Durantou. A remarkable effort in every sense, the 2006 l’Eglise Clinet is not far off the quality of the prodigious 2005. Its inky/ruby/purple color is accompanied by a powerful nose of mocha, caramelized red and black fruits, smoke, graphite, and truffle. Massive and rich with full-bodied power, excellent focus and definition, and moderately high tannin, this is an “outlier” for the vintage (as Malcolm Gladwell would say) with unbelievable length and richness. Unfortunately, patience will be essential as it needs a minimum of 5-6 years of cellaring. It will age effortlessly for three decades.

Score: 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 February 2009

Potentially the wine of the vintage, proprietor Denis Durantou has fashioned a profound 2006 of great intensity and complexity. Its intense purple hue is accompanied by a glorious nose of melted red and black fruits, spring flowers, truffles, and spice. With massive concentration as well as intensity, but no hard edges, it is a tour de force in winemaking. Multilayered, with incredibly texture and purity as well as a finish that lasts over 60 seconds, this brilliant Pomerol should be accessible in 3-4 years, and last for three decades or more. Bravo!

Score: 96 - 98

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2007

Violet, black licorice and berry aromas follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a powerful finish. Layered and rich or the vintage. Needs time to develop. Best after 2014..—J.S.

Score: 93

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2014+ 15 January 2009

Balanced and harmonious for the vintage. Full-bodied, with a very good core of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Excellent winemaking by the gifted Denis Durantou.

Score: 92 - 94

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2007

Tasted at the château. Denis Durantou was open enough to forewarn me about the freshness of the sample that he poured for me. Indeed, it was lacking the vigour I expected; therefore two samples are assessed directly from barrel. The new barrel is dominated by new oak on the nose (quel surprise!) but the palate is beautifully poised, not dissimilar to Le Pin, with breathtaking definition and balletic precision. The one drawn from a one-year old barrel was even better, a slightly gamey nose with immense purity and vigour followed by a crisp, powerful palate with an intensity of fruit that you simple have to taste for yourself. A touch of black olives toward the finish. Not as showy or exuberant as the 2005, much more introverted but no less compelling and essential. Tasted April 2007.

Score: 96 - 98

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 03 May 2007

Exceptionally dark crimson. Very fresh and toasty on the nose and then tight and a little dry but very correct. Fine and tense and very focussed. Lift and yet very concentrated - short focus. A very nervy racehorse of a wine. The cooler August helped to retain freshness. According to Denis Durantou, it’s impossible to liken this vintage to another. ‘We like our 2006 but it is not like 2005 or any other vintage.’

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-2021 17 April 2007

90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Dark and deep in colour. The nose is complex and focused with dark black cherry and plum fruit and hints of white. Rich and flowing with clean and pure, concentrated damson fruit, chocolate, with a mineral core. Expansive with a smooth glycerol texture and tannins that are big but ripe and balanced. Very energetic and vibrant with exceptional length. Excellent Pomerol with lots of lift.

Score: 93 - 96

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007