Château Clos L'Eglise

Pomerol Merlot - Cabernet Franc Blend

9.214 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese
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