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Petite Eglise (2nd label of Eglise Clinet) 2014

Pomerol, Second wine

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The 2014 La Petite Eglise, pure Merlot picked on 3 October, is always a little gem and probably deserves more respect from cognoscenti. It has a gorgeously pure bouquet with ebullient red berry fruit, perhaps showing now more blue fruit, since I last tasted it. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin, pure red cherry and strawberry coulis intermingled with cold stone and a touch of blood orange. There is wonderful precision on the finish. This is just superb and doubtless great value.

Score: 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2028 31 March 2017

The La Petite Eglise 2014 was picked on 3 October and is matured in 50% new oak. It has a clean and generous, though comparatively uncomplicated bouquet, that is perhaps limited by the growing season. The palate is fresh and tense on the entry, a pinch of cracked black pepper at the front of the mouth. There is plenty of animation and energy in this La Petite Eglise with a fresh, almost citric finish that bodes well for the future.

Score: 88 - 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2027 01 April 2015

Relatively pale crimson. Low key and tentative on the nose. A bit stringy and with the odd astringent note. Needs time.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2028 15 April 2015

The 2014 La Petite Eglise offers lovely immediacy and suppleness. Sweet dark cherry, hard candy, flowers, plum, menthol and licorice are super-expressive in the glass. Round and immediate, the Petite Eglise is a lovely second wine with plenty of depth and appeal. Petite Eglise is 100% Merlot from gravelly soils.

Score: 89 - 91

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2015