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Château L'Eglise Clinet 2008 Rouge
Appellation :
Pomerol
€383.00
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The product
In details
Ranking notes:
Robert Parker 95/100
"A remarkable wine in this vintage, L’Eglise Clinet’s 2008 has a color almost as dark as the barrel sample of 2010. Classic mocha and caramel-infused creme de cassis and black cherry notes, with hints of licorice and loamy soil soar from the glass of this opaque ruby/purple, aromatically compelling wine. Opulent, expansive, and savory, with a broad texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel, terrific purity and a layered finish, this is another big, massive wine that transcends the vintage character, and will probably need 7-10 years of bottle age. It should keep for 20 or more years as well." Robert M. Parker, Jr.
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Grape Varieties
Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 15%
The producer
Château l'Eglise Clinet
Château L'Eglise-Clinet, nestled in the heart of Pomerol's finest terroirs, is an exceptional cru often mentioned alongside Petrus and Lafleur. Its history dates back to around 1882, when the Rouchut family (ancestors of the illustrious Denis Durantou) shaped the current estate by combining parcels from Clos l'Eglise with those of Château Clinet. The name Château L'Eglise-Clinet was officially adopted in 1955.
In 1983, Denis Durantou, a descendant of the founders, took over the operation. Faced with outdated facilities, he undertook a profound renovation, modernizing the winery and replanting a significant portion of the 5.5-hectare vineyard. His efforts quickly bore fruit, propelling the château to critical acclaim as early as 1985.
Denis Durantou was renowned for his precision, his mastery of Merlot, and his commitment to expressing the terroir "as honestly as possible." His legacy is now preserved by his daughters, Constance and Noëmie Durantou, assisted by Olivier Gautraut, who has been the cellar master for over 20 years.
Château L'Eglise-Clinet is ideally situated on the Pomerol plateau, near the cemetery, benefiting from deep clay and gravel soils. The vineyard is predominantly planted with Merlot (90 %), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%). A crucial characteristic lies in the presence of old vines, some as old as 80 years, particularly the Cabernet Franc parcels. The decision not to uproot these vines after the devastating frost of 1956 was a bold choice that directly contributes to the uniqueness and longevity of its wines. The estate favors low-intervention cultivation methods, late manual harvests, and rigorous selection, limiting yields to 35 hectoliters per hectare.
Winemaking at L'Eglise-Clinet adheres to a resolutely traditional approach. Fermentation is short (around 15 days at 26°C), and malolactic fermentation is not carried out in barrels. The wines are then aged in oak barrels for approximately 15 months. The percentages of new wood vary greatly depending on the vintage.