L'Eglise Clinet Pomerol 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
L'Eglise Clinet
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
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
Key scores for 2010 vintage: James Suckling 98; Wine Advocate ~96; Wine Spectator 94–96; Vinous ~94–96. Widely regarded as one of L’Eglise‑Clinet’s top modern vintages

Tasting Note
Deep, concentrated Pomerol: black cherry, plum, truffle, dark chocolate, dried flowers and spice. Full-bodied, lush, with plush ripe tannins and a long, menthol-tinged, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: ribeye, roast lamb, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised beef with soy and star anise.

Production Method
Traditional destemmed vinification; aged ~18 months in French oak (majority new; ~70–80%). Small-production, high-density viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Château L’Eglise-Clinet (Denis Durantou) is a high-profile Pomerol estate known for Merlot-dominant, powerfully textured wines and meticulous, modern winemaking since the late 20th century.