L'Eglise Clinet Pomerol 2006

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
L'Eglise Clinet
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate 96 pts (Feb 2009). Vinous (Neal Martin) 95–96 pts. Wine Spectator ~93 pts

Tasting Note
Deep black and red berry fruit with truffle, graphite, mocha and subtle floral notes; silky, dense and full-bodied with polished tannins and a very long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted rack of lamb, entrecôte or beef short ribs; mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with soy and star anise.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fully destemmed; fermented in concrete/stainless vats; aged c.16–18 months in French oak (c.70–80% new).

Vineyard Info
Small (≈4.4–5.5 ha) family estate run by Denis Durantou since 1983; old Merlot vines on Pomerol plateaus produce low yields and a single grand vin.