2007 L'Eglise Clinet
By Chateau L'Eglise Clinet
2007 L'Eglise Clinet from Chateau L'Eglise Clinet, Pomerol, Bordeaux
In the pantheon of Pomerol exemplars, the 2007 L'Eglise Clinet from Chateau L'Eglise Clinet boasts a unique narrative, one written through the eyes of Mother Nature's capricious whims. The year was marked by meteorological strife - a torrid summer balanced precariously with a mercifully dry September.
A Robe Woven from Weather’s Whimsy
Yet, it is precisely such a vintage that separates the wheat from the chaff, or in our world, the master vintners from the mere participants. In 2007, Denis Durantou, as if by alchemy, coaxed out an opus for the ages. Notwithstanding the seasonal adversities, 2007 L'Eglise Clinet reveals a beguiling robe of deep ruby, offering a nose brimming with truffles and earthy delights.
A Vintage to Invest With Confidence
The allure for investors lies not merely in the wine’s now-pliant tannins but also in its gratifyingly immediate approachability. This particular vintage diverges from its ancestors through its lighter body and notable finesse - a testament to Durantou's deft hand and intimate understanding of his vines. Generous dark fruits predominate, interspersed with hints of licorice and subtle oak undertones which lend a comforting complexity.
The 2007 L'Eglise Clinet, whilst not erring on the side of the powerhouse vintages typical for Pomerol’s prodigious terroir, remains a paragon for those seeking complexity and poise in their portfolio. As it nestles into its adolescence, it unfolds ever so gracefully, urging us to ponder over each sip.
In conclusion, this narrative-driven vintage underscores not just an opportunity for olfactory pleasure but stands as a beacon for those who discerningly invest in wines that echo rarity interwined with resilience. The 2007 expression from Chateau L'Eglise Clinet continues to etch its legacy on the palates of connoisseurs and investors alike, ensuring a covetable place in any robust collection.
Market price (USD)
$1,210.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
66
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted single blind at FINE magazine’s vertical in Dusseldorf. A limpid dark garnet core. The nose is just wonderful, wonderful purity and mineralite: black cherries, cassis, a touch of blueberry intertwined with violets picked from Margaux. The palate is full-bodied and fresh, ripe dark berried fruit, grainy tannins perhaps slightly accentuated by being served cool. Very pure fruit, elegant and harmonious towards the finish with sharp tannins. I feel a little alcohol at the back of the throat, a little heat that suggests that this might be the 2003? Tasted February 2011.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal May 2011
Unquestionably the Pomerol of the vintage, the dense purple-colored 2007 l’Eglise-Clinet offers an astonishing display of rich, licorice and caramel-infused kirsch, black raspberry, and cassis fruit. Rich, full-bodied, and pure, with low acidity and ripe tannin, it is already offering delicious drinking, and should continue to do so for 15-20 years. Having just had the 1997, which is not as strong a wine as this 2007, that wine, from a very mediocre vintage, is still young. Kudos to proprietor Denis Durantou.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #188 April 2010
Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 L'Eglise Clinet has long been a strong performer. Here, at a decade old, it offers gorgeous aromas of redcurrant, crushed strawberry, tar and truffle, a discrete mineralité that only surfaces with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with superb acidity, impressive cohesion and outstanding structure (for a 2007) towards the finish. It is brimming with sophistication, class and character—one of the standout Pomerols of the vintage. Tasted February 2017.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 June 2017