Product Description
The 2006 L’Eglise Clinet had a production of 16,200 bottles. This vintage is composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc and was aged in 70% new oak. Robert Parker described it as “One of the greatest wines of the vintage,” and it is expected to age effortlessly for at least three decades.
Tasting Notes
Vinous 95
The 2006 L Eglise-Clinet was picked 15 to 21 September and matured in 80% new oak. It has quite a deep color and a little more turbidity than other vintages. It offers brambly red fruit on the nose, secondary aromas of black tea and truffle, not as powerful as the 2009 but with fine precision. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly candied opening, more a playful l Eglise-Clinet with finely chiseled tannins, moving towards more secondary notes of liquorice and a light marine note (seaweed?) towards the finish. Tasted at the l Eglise-Clinet vertical at the chateau in April 2018.
Anticipated maturity: 2019-2045
Robert Parker 96
Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Chateau L’Eglise-Clinet has a killer bouquet: intense black and red fruit, crushed rose petals, a touch of potters wheel and dried herbs. It possesses one of the classiest aromatics in the Pomerol appellation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, dense dark berry fruit laced with black tea, dried herbs and a touch of juniper, gently building towards a lightly spiced, dense finish with impressive substance. This is a long-term Pomerol that needs another 3-4 years in bottle. Tasted January 2016.
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2045
Producer Profile
Area under vines: 5,5 hectares
Soils: gravel, clay, sand and iron
Average age of the vines: 45 years
Ageing: in 60% new oak for 18 months
Grape varieties:
- Merlot 80%
- Cabernet Franc 20%
Learn more about Chateau L’eglise Clinet here
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