Chateau Clos L'Eglise 2018

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau Clos L'Eglise
Millésime	2018
Pays	France
Région principale	Bordeaux
Région	Pomerol
Cépage	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Alcohol %	15%
Volume	0,75
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	-2038
Stock	9
Volume	0,75
État	Parfait, Caisse en bois originale
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	-2038
Stock	6

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (95)

The 2018 Clos l'Eglise is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes bounding out of the glass with energetic scents of Morello cherries, fresh black plums, boysenberries and lavender, plus underlying nuances of crushed rocks, woodsmoke and black truffles. The full-bodied palate is packed with perfumed black fruit, supported by ripe, velvety tannins and tons of freshness, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note.

Winespectator (92)

Enticing, with macerated fig and plum notes forming the core while dark tea and savory notes course underneath. Hints of wet stone and charcoal echo at the very end. Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

James Suckling (96)

A round-textured and layered young Pomerol with berry, plum, chocolate and hazelnut aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied, plush and luscious on so many levels. Try after 2026, when it tightens up.

Vinous (93)

Just a few weeks after my round of in-bottle tastings, the 2018 Clos l’Eglise replicates its performance at the property. The bouquet is bright and vivacious with raspberry and crushed strawberry, those mocha, dark chocolate and espresso scents present but politely waiting in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. The acidity is well judged with a smooth, velvety texture that fans out confidently towards the finish. I suspect this will drink in its youth, but it has the substance to age. Tasted at the Clos l’Eglise vertical.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

A pretty, elegant wine from this terroir, the 2018 Château Clos L'Eglise reveals a ruby/purple color as well as smoking good notes of black cherries, blueberries, white truffle, damp earth, and a little bit of iron and bloodiness that emerge with time in the glass. With medium to full-bodied richness on the palate, it has ripe tannins, a balanced texture, and just a ripe yet elegant, fleshy profile. Give bottles 4-5 years of bottle age and enjoy over the following 10-15 years.