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Château L'Eglise-Clinet 2008

Château L'Eglise-Clinet 2008

Ratings: Robert Parker 94–96+/100, RVF 18/20, Gault Millau 18/20
“The finesse of the grain and texture, the masterful balance between ripeness and freshness, and the art of aging are hallmarks of Denis Durantou, and lend his wine a rare elegance that consistently ranks it among the top five in its appellation. ” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2011 - Bettane & Desseauve)

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Estate

Château Eglise-Clinet

Vintage

2008

Designation

Pomerol

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Clay-gravelly soil with no excess moisture, thanks to the natural slopes of the plots and the century-old drainage system

Viticulture

“Bordeaux-style” pruning and single Guyot, organic fertilization every five years, 6,500 vines per hectare

Grape harvest

manual

Wine making

fermentation for 15 to 21 days, then transferred to oak barrels, which are replaced depending on the vintage

Serve

decant at 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2010

Drink before

2030

Production

1,500 cases

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

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More information on Château Eglise-Clinet

More information on Pomerol

Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Rated estate (2012 guide) 7*Stars (Legendary production)

About the estate:

"The secret to success lies more in a combination of common-sense principles, old vines, meticulous plot-by-plot selection, and a significant proportion of fully ripe Cabernet Franc, all of which come together to produce Pomerols with dense body." 

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

 

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2011 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)

About the estate:

"A visionary and talented winemaker, Denis Durantou has taken this estate to the pinnacle of the appellation."

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