2021 Clos L'Eglise
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I loved the 2021 Clos L'Eglise, a deep purple-hued, medium-bodied, balanced, nicely concentrated Pomerol that has ample red plum and black cherry-driven fruits, some tobacco, earth, and leafy herb nuances, fine tannins, a supple, layered mouthfeel, and outstanding length. This classic, balanced, beautiful 2021 will drink nicely for 10-15 years.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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The 2021 Clos l'Église has a delightful bouquet that gained some complexity since I tasted it from barrel, displaying a mixture of red and black fruit, graphite, touches of iris flower and fine mineralité . The palate is medium-bodied with powdery tannins and a fine bead of acidity. It’s a little more harmonious toward the finish, where you find a dab of dark chocolate and mocha. This has the potential to be a fine Pomerol, so afford it three to four years in bottle.
The 2021 Clos l’Église is an attractive, refined Pomerol. Crushed flowers, spice, red/purplish berry fruit, orange peel, new leather and mocha are all finely delineated. This mid-weight, gracious Pomerol has plenty to offer, but it needs time to recover from its recent bottling.
The 2021 Clos l’Eglise was picked September 27–30 and registers 13.5% alcohol without chaptalization. Matured in around 60% new oak (a lower proportion than 15 years ago), it has a ripe red plum and red currant bouquet plus touch of licorice and allspice. The palate is quite concentrated, perhaps showing a tad more finesse than the aromatics at this stage. Quite grippy on the midpalate, leading to a cooler finish than the nose implies. Very fine.