In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Château Petite Eglise Petite Eglise (2nd label of Eglise Clinet), Pomerol, Bordeaux, France. Second wine • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (AG). Drinking window: 2024–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 91–93/100 · Vinous, 28/05/2021 · Drink 2024 - 2040
The 2020 La Petite Eglise is noticeably deep in color. It has a tightly wound bouquet, broody at first, unfurling to reveal blackberry, briar, touches of seaweed and light oyster shell aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, a fine line of acidity and a silky-smooth, utterly harmonious finish. This is a sensual La Petite Eglise, pure and refined, almost pixelated. Outstanding.
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 94/100 · Vinous, 23/02/2023 · Drink 2025-2035
The 2020 La Petite Eglise is another stellar wine in this range from the Durantou family. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the Petite Eglise offers all the signatures of the Grand Vin, but in a more accessible style, never a bad thing. Crushed flowers, red berry fruit, mint, blood orange, spice and pomegranate infuse the 2020 with layers of complexity and dimension. Deep and yet ligh…
Neal Martin (NM) — 91/100 · Vinous, 2024-11-12 · Drink 2027-2037
The 2020 La Petit Eglise has a high-toned, minty bouquet that needs a bit more complexity and personality. The palate is a step up, featuring fine tannins, well-judged acidity and citrus-fresh red fruit, with some vanillary oak that still needs to be subsumed on the finish. I think it will come good in the end. Very fine. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.