Clos l'Eglise 2011

Another beautiful wine from the Garcin family, Clos l’Eglise, which had been a moribund estate for decades, leaped to the forefront in the late nineties where it has remained ever since. The dense ruby/purple-hued, medium-bodied 2011 possesses abundant notes of sweet black cherries, licorice and plums as well as impressive purity, texture and length. It should be at its peak in 2-3 years and last for 12-15. Usually, this is a blend of 80+% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc.

Showing very aromatic, almost Argentine Malbec notes of violets and blueberries on the nose, this is a powerful, but not over-extracted Pomerol with bags of tannin, structure and acidity and a lot of oak. A wine for the longer haul. 10+ years.

Dark and intense. Oak a touch intrusive but pure fruit behind. Firm, fresh and structured with a good long finish. Definite ageing potential.