Château Clos L'Eglise

Pomerol Merlot - Cabernet Franc Blend

9.214 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, pleasant spice and earthy notes. Clos L'Eglise has a wine-producing tradition spread over several centuries. A blend of 80% Merlot & 20% Cab Franc, 100% new oak, on the palate flavors of fruit & spice, Cherry & Strawberry, with notes of cinnamon & cedar, lively acidity with great mouthfeel. Fine tannins that open nicely, long finish ending with toasty cedar, tobacco and earthy spice, should continue to age well. A Must on your list!

Deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, pleasant spice and earthy notes. Clos L'Eglise has a wine-producing tradition spread over several centuries. A blend of 80% Merlot & 20% Cab Franc, 100% new oak, on the palate flavors of fruit & spice, Cherry & Strawberry, with notes of cinnamon & cedar, lively acidity with great mouthfeel. Fine tannins that open nicely, long finish ending with toasty cedar, tobacco and earthy spice, should continue to age well. A Must on your list!

Nov 23rd, 2020
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose, a touch of funk, cherries, red licorice, cola, strawberries, vanilla, light cinnamon, warm, rich, dark earth and wild red florals. The body is medium and the tannins dusty M-M+. The palate matches the nose with; grainy volcanic minerals, blueberries, suede leather, nice round acidity and a rich, floral fruit finish.

On the nose, a touch of funk, cherries, red licorice, cola, strawberries, vanilla, light cinnamon, warm, rich, dark earth and wild red florals. The body is medium and the tannins dusty M-M+. The palate matches the nose with; grainy volcanic minerals, blueberries, suede leather, nice round acidity and a rich, floral fruit finish.

Sep 1st, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Estate had prior succession problems & split into 2 with original Clos L'Eglise (Rouchut family) on one side and Clos L'Eglise-Clinet (Mauléon family)on the other. Clos L'Eglise has a wine-producing tradition spread over several centuries. A blend of 80% Merlot & 20% Cab Franc, 100% new oak, wonderful warm aromas of fruit & spice. Cherry & Strawberry flavors, with notes of cinnamon & nice energetic mouthfeel. Firm tight tannins that are beginning to open but should continue to age well. Put on Must Try list

Estate had prior succession problems & split into 2 with original Clos L'Eglise (Rouchut family) on one side and Clos L'Eglise-Clinet (Mauléon family)on the other. Clos L'Eglise has a wine-producing tradition spread over several centuries. A blend of 80% Merlot & 20% Cab Franc, 100% new oak, wonderful warm aromas of fruit & spice. Cherry & Strawberry flavors, with notes of cinnamon & nice energetic mouthfeel. Firm tight tannins that are beginning to open but should continue to age well. Put on Must Try list

1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2018
Matthew Bull

I weep robust, plummy, pure tears of joy.

I weep robust, plummy, pure tears of joy.

Jul 11th, 2020
Ted
9.5

Sawdust. Weird right?? That was my first impression. Still closed a bit after opening 3 hours ago. Blueberries, coffee. Liking it

Sawdust. Weird right?? That was my first impression. Still closed a bit after opening 3 hours ago. Blueberries, coffee. Liking it

Feb 1st, 2019
Jeff Denniston

Very balanced but after further consideration it does leave a odd after taste.

Very balanced but after further consideration it does leave a odd after taste.

Nov 22nd, 2017
Erik Rupinski

Drank this too early but it was still excellent if a bit woody. Needs a few years in the cellar

Drank this too early but it was still excellent if a bit woody. Needs a few years in the cellar

Feb 4th, 2017
Darin Kendrick

Darin had this 7 years ago

Darin had this 7 years ago

May 15th, 2017
Erik Rupinski

Erik had this a year ago

Erik had this a year ago

Apr 3rd, 2023
Erik Rupinski

Erik had this 2 years ago

Erik had this 2 years ago

Nov 9th, 2021