2009 L'Eglise Clinet
By Chateau L'Eglise Clinet
2009 L'Eglise Clinet from Chateau L'Eglise Clinet, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
In the annals of Pomerol's illustrious vinous history, the 2009 vintage from Chateau L'Eglise Clinet emerges with a story etched into its essence, expounding a narrative of climatic serendipity and enological dexterity. My sojourn with these Bordeaux masterpieces acquaints me intimately with the distinct vintages, yet the 2009 L'Eglise Clinet beckons with an exceptional allure.
Singular Brilliance and Astute Craftsmanship
The year 2009, acclaimed for its opulent fruit and early approachability, imparted a generous personality upon Chateau L'Eglise Clinet's offerings. This vintage transcends mere ease of drinking, unfurling layers of complexity with graceful poise. Investors searching for a Pomerol with both immediate lavishment and the backbone for longevity will delight in adding the 2009 L'Eglise Clinet to their portfolios.
A Vintage Mirroring Perfection
The alchemy between the vineyard's exemplary terroir and the benevolence of the 2009 season has resulted in a wine that exudes intense plums and cherries on the nose, seamlessly woven with subtle tertiary notes of truffles and forest floor. In your glass, this nectar dances with a structured elegance—much like seasoned ballet on stage—echoing the vintage's harmonious balance between concentration and freshness. That said climatic conditions could so diplomatically navigate the richness of Merlot while preserving a vivacious linearity is nothing short of miraculous.
On the palate, soft tannins cradle dark fruits and hints of savoury spice, ensuring this Pomerol is at once powerful yet never overbearing. The finish? It lingers, confidently assuring you that its opulence will continue to unfurl as years tick by in your cellar.
In summary, the 2009 L'Eglise Clinet from Chateau L'Eglise Clinet encapsulates what investors covet—an exquisite snapshot of a season when elements conspired to elegance. With its astute alignment between terroir expression and masterful winemaking, one sees not just a wine but a bastion of investment potential clothed in ruby red sophistication.
Market price (HKD)
HK$26,100.00
12x75cl
Highest score
99
POP score
143.68
Scores and tasting notes
Proprietor Denis Durantou has produced a blockbuster Pomerol from a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, tipping the scales at just over 14.5% natural alcohol. A riveting wine, pure, elegant, but at the same time, extremely powerful and concentrated, with stunning texture, opulence and density, the tannins are abundant, and the wine certainly in need of a decade of cellaring. Fabulous creme de cassis and cherry liqueur notes are intertwined with hints of licorice, truffle, and graphite. Full and rich, but still in an infantile state of development, this wine needs to be cellared for 10 years but should keep for five decades or more. This 2009 is absolutely profound.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 22 December 2011
This is nice. Similar to the 2000, tons of complexity already with a nose of raspberries, blackberries, vanilla, and a bouquet of flowers. Full-bodied and powerful, with velvety tannins. 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The new 2000? Barrel sample.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, May 29th 2012
Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. Denis Durantou’s wine is difficult to taste in its youth and this is reflected in my score that will surely rise as it unfolds over many years. It has a more broody nose with dusky blackberry and mulberry, touches of bell pepper and strawberry pastille. Complex – but it is reticent at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy entry. There is a good build, although it seems to hide itself away on the finish. A reluctant superstar? Most probably and watch those scores dial skywards once it enters its drinking plateau in a few year’s time.Tasted January 2013.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2013