Chateau L'Eglise Clinet • Pomerol, France
Château L’Eglise Clinet, the grand vin of this small but elite Pomerol estate, is a Merlot‑dominant blend with Cabernet…Château L’Eglise Clinet, the grand vin of this small but elite Pomerol estate, is a Merlot‑dominant blend with Cabernet Franc that marries the plateau’s deep clay and gravel soils to produce intensely concentrated yet remarkably refined win…Learn More »
$353
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
98
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Silky depths of black cherry and plum are etched with graphite, dark spice and a cool, stony freshness in the 2022 Château L’Eglise-Clinet, a Pomerol that manages both power and poise. The tannins feel finely ground and chalky rather than heavy, carrying waves of violet, cocoa, tobacco leaf and a touch of roasted coffee through an exceptionally long, precise finish. This vintage stands out for its combination of intensity, aromatic lift and remarkable composure in such a ripe year.
Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms; Roast duck with cherry and five spice; Truffle risotto with aged Parmesan
Château L’Eglise Clinet, the grand vin of this small but elite Pomerol estate, is a Merlot‑dominant blend with Cabernet Franc that marries the plateau’s deep clay and gravel soils to produce intensely concentrated yet remarkably refined wines. Characteristically opulent and complex, it shows black fruit, truffle, cocoa, spice and floral notes, supported by polished tannins and great freshness, and is widely regarded as one of Pomerol’s most age‑worthy and consistently top-performing wines.