L'Eglise Clinet Pomerol 2009

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
L'Eglise Clinet
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 99/100 (99+); Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 99; Neal Martin 97; James Suckling 97; Jancis Robinson 19/20

Tasting Note
Opulent, deeply concentrated Merlot core of black cherry, crème de cassis and blueberry with notes of truffle, graphite, licorice and dried rose petal; plush yet powerful, with dense ripe tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast ribeye, saddle of lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy‑braised short ribs, umami-rich mushroom and miso dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, destemmed, fermented in temperature‑controlled vats with malolactic conversion; matured ~18 months in ~80% new French oak before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Small (≈5.5 ha) Pomerol estate run long by Denis Durantou (now family-managed); low yields, ~1,500 cases, famed for concentrated Merlot-based wines and modernized cellar practices since the 1980s.