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Clos l'Eglise 2012

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

The 2012 Clos l'Eglise is a beautiful blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from Hélène Garcin (whose family owns Barde-Haut, Branon and Haut-Bergey, as well as the Malbec producer in Argentina called Poesia). She has done a phenomenal job at this estate since the late 1990s. Rich, chunky, coffee, mocha and berry fruit jump from the glass of this medium-bodied wine that shows excellent fruit intensity, soft tannins and a juicy, round, mouthfeel. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2030 01 April 2015

The 2012 possesses a creamy texture along with a big, sweet bouquet of mulberry and black cherry fruit judiciously touched by smoky oak, graphite and forest floor notes. Round and generously endowed with a dense plum/purple color, fragrant aromatics, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and silky tannins, it should age effortlessly for 12-15 years.

Score: 91 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2028 26 April 2013

On the nose and palate this red suggests blackberries and plums with roasted-coffee-bean notes. Full body, chewy tannins, good acidity and a fruity finish. Very serious for the vintage. Drink in 2017.

Score: 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2017+ 15 February 2015

Wow. This is really gorgeous and sexy with super integrated tannins, juicy rich fruit and a bright acidity. It gives an impression of being seamless on the palate.

Score: 93 - 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2013

Deep dark cherry. Dusty black fruit. Just ripe in fruit, tannins dryish but not tough. OK.

Score: 15 - 16

Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2021 26 April 2013

Offers a fleshy, dark, licorice-framed core of plum paste and blackberry pâte de fruit, supported by dense grip and a long echo of fruitcake on the finish. Recalls '09 with the intense, fleshy fruit.

Score: 92 - 95

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013