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Eglise Clinet 2013

Pomerol

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The 2013 L'Eglise Clinet has a very precise, tightly wound bouquet with limestone-tinged, brambly red berry fruit, the Merlot still very expressive and imparting comely floral scents. There is something almost Burgundy-like about the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin surrounding a core of citrus-fresh, lively red fruit, silky smooth in texture, approachable in style, with an almost symmetrical finish. This was a great L'Eglise-Clinet in barrel in the context of the vintage and it remains a very persuasive wine in bottle. Bravo Denis Durantou - a winemaker that can overcome even the most deplorable of growing seasons!

Score: 94

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2035 28 October 2016

The Grand Vin is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc picked between 27 September and 2 October. It delivers 13.5% alcohol, a degree less than last year. The Merlot comes through very strongly on the nose with pure scents of cranberry and wild strawberry, dried violet petals and a touch of sous-bois It is very well defined although not as complex as a top-flight l'Eglise-Clinet. The palate is medium-bodied with a silky entry that does not hesitate in caressing the palate, the oak succinct and deftly interwoven. There is not a huge depth here, but rather great tension and precision, a hint of citrus peel. This is already utterly seductive. One day, Denis might make a L'Eglise-Clinet that does not incite superlatives. I might be waiting a long time. If you do insist on buying one 2013 en primeur, then make it this one. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 94 - 96

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2014

A 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc blend from the Plateau of Pomerol near the church, the wine has an inky/purple color, a sweet kiss of mulberry and black cherry liqueurs, interwoven with licorice, truffle, a hint of melted road tar and background spice and oak. The wine is opulent, medium to full-bodied and unquestionably a tour de force for this vintage. Kudos to Durantou. If you can find it, this is clearly one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage and a real star. Drink from 2018-2027.

Score: 92 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2027 01 August 2014

Well-rendered, with sleek raspberry and blackberry coulis notes, presenting a backdrop of anise and warm fruitcake flavors and a fleshy, polished finish. Pure and lengthy.

Score: 89 - 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2014

One of the most naturally structured wines from the vintage. It’s the most properly structured wine of the vintage. It’s full body with mineral character and an intensity. The old vine cabernet franc gave the backbone. This will need aging.

Score: 93 - 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2014

Unusual concentration for the year. Aromatic persistence with complex, exotic notes. Lovely suave texture. Ample fine-grained tannins. Good length.

Score: 91

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2020-2033 01 April 2014

90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. 70% new oak. Chocolate and black fruit, lovely richness and concentration. Very high tannins here, but they have a buffed edge that suggests they will soften well. Fine, lengthy and concentrated. Pretty hearty, yet quite effortless to taste. Impressive! (17.5)

Score: 17 - 18

Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2030 01 April 2014

Deep garnet red purple, the nose is brooding at first but opens up to offer intense, lifted scents of damson, blueberries and minerals and floral notes. In the mouth there is ample black fruit, nice minerality. Medium to full bodied, and very precise with lovely concentrated fruit and an amazingly silky texture. Pure, long and gorgeous and a triumph for the vintage!

Score: 93 - 96

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2014