Steven Kahn

9.1

Initially heavy on the tart cherry and cola flavors. Over an hour, the acidity mellowed and this became fuller — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Dates back to the Crusades & Scottish navigator, George Smith, owner in 18th century, followed by M. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, then Louis Eschenauer, wine shipper. In 1990, Daniel & Florence Cathiard now own estate. A blend of 55% Cab Sauv, 40% Merlot, 4% Cab Franc, & 1% Petit Verdot. Dark red with dark berry fruit aromas, cedar and sweet spice. On the palate rich & complex ripe black fruit flavors, oak & cacao. Firm rich tannins, full, lingering, perfect balance. L-T aging. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

3000th post. 🎉 On the nose; sweet, lush; black cassis, liqueur notes, sweet tarry notes, rich, lush; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, caramel, mocha, caramel, baking spices, warm, moist, rich, dark soils and fresh dark florals. The body is M and the tannins are round and soft. She is a beauty. Ripe, rich; blackberries, black plum, plum, dark cherries, black raspberries & poached strawberries. liqueur notes, sweet tarry notes, dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, baking spices, menthol, warm, moist dark earth, soft leather, dry rock powder, sweet black tea, fresh violets, dark, red florals, perfect round acidity and a rich, round, elegant fruit driven finish that last and lasts. Photos of; Clos E'Lgise and estate vines, signage, Helen Garcin-Leveque and her husband Patrice Leveque and their barrel cellar. Producer history and notes...Clos L’Eglise is one of the older chateaux in Pomerol dating back to the 18th century. The same time the farmhouse that is still in use was constructed. At the time, Chateau Clos L’Eglise was a larger estate. It once had been apart of the Gombaude Guillot. Eventually the estate was split in half. On one side of the street, you had Chateau Clos l’Eglise; which was owned by the Rouchut family. Across the street sat Chateau Clos l’Eglise-Clinet, which was owned by the Mauleon family. After awhile, Clos l’Eglise Clinet eventually changed its name to Chateau l’Eglise Clinet which also simultaneously gave birth to what we know today as Clos L’Eglise. While the wines are now produced by Helene Garcin that was not always the case with Clos L’Eglise. At one point, the estate produced wines under a leasing arrangement held by the Rouchut family. The modern era of Clos L’Eglise began in 1975, when the property facilities were all redesigned and modernized by the Moreau family. The Moreau’s also owned Chateau Plince. The old, non temperature controlled wood tanks were replaced by stainless steel. The vineyards were also expanded. Instead of buying more vines, the owners simply planted land that was being used as a pasture. Imagine now, Pomerol land being used to feed cattle. In the past, the property was planted with a much larger percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, near 20%. All the Cabernet Sauvignon vines were eventually ripped out and replaced by Merlot. The next step of it's evolution took place in 1997 when the Right Bank estate was sold to Sylvaine Garcin Cathiard by the Moreau family. If the Cathiard name sounds family, she is the sister of Daniel Cathiard, the owner of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte. The sale set a new benchmark price for Pomerol when it sold for 12 million Euros! Today that price would be laughable! Prior to 2000, that was considered a huge price for Pomerol. Further investment was needed to replace the aging concrete vats and again modernize the facilities. In fact, the first vintage of Clos L’Eglise made by Helene Garcin was produced at Haut Bergey in Pessac Leognan. Helene Garcin also manages two estates in St. Emilion, Chateau Barde Haut, Chateau Poesia (Mendoza, Argentina) and Branon, which is situated in Pessac Leognan. Helene Garcin was put in charge of the property. She hired Michel Rolland as a consultant and a complete renovation of the facilities took place. Michel Rolland was eventually replaced by Alain Raynaud. Starting with the 2015 vintage, Thomas Duclos recently replaced Alain as the consultant. Their property is nearly 6 hectares. L’Eglise soils are rich clay, gravel and iron. It's located on a sloping hill near Chateau Clinet, Chateau L’Eglise Clinet and Chateau Trotanoy. Clos L’Eglise is planted to 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. On average, the vines are 35 years of age. There is one old parcel of Cabernet Franc that was planted in the 1940’s. Vinification of Clos L’Eglise takes place in 55 hectoliter, insulated, stainless steel tanks. The new steel tanks replaced the oak vats in 2012. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel. Clos L’Eglise is aged in 100% new French oak for between 16 and 18 months. The property also has a second wine, Esprit de L’Eglise. On average, about 1,200 cases of Clos L’Eglise are produced every year. — 8 years ago

Josh Grove

9.2

Boom! That's how MANAGERS drink! — 12 years ago

Aleksandar Pesko

9.5

Rich and beautifully balanced — 6 years ago

Kenta Hayashi

9.1

Gentle yet alluring spices and flowers on the nose. Still some reduction which was not unlike Cathiard. Despite the great nose, it lacked the complexity and finish of a grand cru. A Vosne kind of Gevrey. — 7 years ago

Raun Kupiec

8.9

Aromas of fruit compote. Strong tannins, vine, but fresh. — 8 years ago

with Michael

Kritika Singh

9.2

Really smooth finish. Light bodied red. I tasted this wine at the chateaux and brought some back with me to Singapore! — 9 years ago

Ashley Stockstill

9.5

Sentimental fave. Got it at Fromm during 06 harvest when Sebastien Cathiard was working there. Hoarded until roasted chicken earlier this month. Rich, full-blown savory perfectly mature. No regrets. — 9 years ago

Huimin Zhang

9.3

Good as always, one of the night — 10 years ago

Garrett Smith

Sommelier Restaurant DANIEL

9.3

Very excited to try this. Was in pristine condition, not rippingly powerful but tender and spice-laden — 11 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.5

from wine collection of the Cathiard — 12 years ago

ADAM STROMFELD

9.6

Big currant and brightness on the palate: soft and round elegant notes with a soft sandpaper round and rolling long finish this is definitely up front with the beautiful berries. Great way to start lunch! — 6 years ago

with Leonard

Bob McDonald

9.5

No. 2 in the Vosne Romanee bracket. Some spirity oak notes. A sweetness to the palate with drying fine Tannins. Re- tasting:- Not quite up to the others in this bracket in terms of weight. A little alcoholic and clumsy in this company. My least pointed at 95 points but still a Gold Medal! — 8 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.7

2010 vintage. At Les Crayeres in Reims. A wow wine in a wow line up. Classic Rousseau. Bright medium ruby hue. Crushed rock minerality, fresh primary berry fruits, overlayed with savoury aromas and a sweet note from the wood. On the palate, linear acidity creates a very precise laser like wine, medium body and high concentration that is ever so balanced. The tannins are already very well integrated and the wine is fresh but complex and super interesting. A wine that craves to be drunk. Too young? Like the Cathiard Malconsorts 2010 the answer is a resounding no! This wine is great now and although it might be greater in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to try it again soon. Drink now or drink in the long future. Superb. — 8 years ago

Hickoryburger

9.3

Nice Peking duck pairing with Vosne. — 10 years ago

with Steven

Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

9.4

Barrel sample. Delicious. Tannin, fruit and aromatics all there — 10 years ago

Kevin Yen

10

2014/6/18@SushiTen Tainan — 11 years ago