Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 98/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 27/04/2018 · Drink 2021-2050
Composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 L'Eglise Clinet comes bursting out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of exotic spices and potpourri over a core of blueberry compote, red currant jelly, spiced black plums and mulberries with touches of unsmoked cigars, powdered cinnamon and licorice. Big, rich and full-bodied, the palate offers exquisite harmony, packed with exotic spice…
Albany Vintners (AV) — 96–98/100 · -, 27/04/2016
The flagship wine of Pomerol superstar winemaker Denis Durantou, Eglise Clinet has consistently been ones of the best wines of the vintage over many years; typically perfumed, complex and structured. The 2015 is made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Black fruits with a touch of cinnamon, clove and mineral. The palate shows intense fruit with rose petals - power and lift with lots of vitali…
Neal Martin (NM) — 96/100 · Vinous, 2025-06-03 · Drink 2027-2052
The 2015 L'Eglise-Clinet has a compelling nose, with plush red fruit, malty, light white pepper and cumin scents emerging with time. Perhaps this is not as sophisticated as the best Right Bank wines this vintage, but it just needs time. The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy and smooth, with gentle grip and a hint of clove toward the finish. I am intrigued to see how this will evolve in bottle. Tast…