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La Petite Eglise (2nd label Eglise Clinet) 2013

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot/Cabernet Franc

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Tasting Notes

The 2013 La Petite Eglise, which Denis Durantou poured from magnum since this is how the entire production was bottled, has a precise and fragrant bouquet with crushed stone scents filtering through the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, tensile and fresh in the mouth, not powerful or deep, but lively and playful from start to finish. This is worth seeking out.

90
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com (227), October 2016
94
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, April 2014

Plenty of charm this year. Appetising red berry aroma. Juicy fruit on the palate. Lively and fresh with a fine tannic edge.
Drink: 2017-2025

16.25
James Lawther MW, Decanter.com, April 2014

100% Merlot. Pure black fruit - lovely clarity and expression here. Firm, chalk-dust tannins, then quite a light, delicate body. Doesn't seem to deliver all the promise of the nose. The structure is very attractive - strong without being austere - but the flavour stops just a little short. (RH)
Drink 2016-2026

17
Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2014

Pure Merlot picked between 27 and 2 October, the second wine of L'Eglise-Clinet is being matured in 50% new wood. It has a very pure bouquet with strawberry, orange zest and a touch of cassis - moderate intensity but precise. The palate is medium-bodied with good structure on the entry, good body in the mouth. As usual, there is more complexity here than almost every other Pomerol cru, with a lovely touch of spice towards the finish. This is very fine

88/90
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, April 2014
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