Lot 34
CHÂTEAU HOSANNA 2011 (2) WA 93
CHÂTEAU HOSANNA 2012 (1) WA 97
CHÂTEAU L'EGLISE-CLINET 2006 (1) WA 96
CHÂTEAU L'EGLISE-CLINET 2013 (2) WA 94

Lot 34 Details
CHÂTEAU HOSANNA 2011 (2)
Pomerol.
u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped label
WA 93
CHÂTEAU HOSANNA 2012 (1)
Pomerol.
u. bn. scraped label
Close to perfection, this extraordinary blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc seems to have hit all the high notes in 2012. Inky ruby/purple with stunning concentration, a multidimensional mouthfeel, skyscraper-like texture and fabulous purity of blue, red and black fruits, this is a tour de force from this estate owned by Christian Moueix. The potential complexity and sheer compelling quality of Hosanna is amazing. Aromatically, this may be the most profound wine of the vintage. Drink it over the next 15-20 years. Only 900 cases produced. April 2015 Drink: 2015-2035 WA 97
CHÂTEAU L'EGLISE-CLINET 2006 (1)
Pomerol.
stained label
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château L'Eglise-Clinet has a killer bouquet: intense black and red fruit, crushed rose petals, a touch of potters wheel and dried herbs. It possesses one of the classiest aromatics in the Pomerol appellation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, dense dark berry fruit laced with black tea, dried herbs and a touch of juniper, gently building towards a lightly spiced, dense finish with impressive substance. This is a long-term Pomerol that needs another 3-4 years in bottle. Tasted January 2016. Drink 2020-2045 WA 96
CHÂTEAU L'EGLISE-CLINET 2013 (2)
Pomerol.
u. 1 x bn. 1 x scraped label
The 2013 L'Eglise Clinet has a very precise, tightly wound bouquet with limestone-tinged, brambly red berry fruit, the Merlot still very expressive and imparting comely floral scents. There is something almost Burgundy-like about the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin surrounding a core of citrus-fresh, lively red fruit, silky smooth in texture, approachable in style, with an almost symmetrical finish. This was a great L'Eglise-Clinet in barrel in the context of the vintage and it remains a very persuasive wine in bottle. Bravo Denis Durantou - a winemaker that can overcome even the most deplorable of growing seasons! October 2016 Drink: 2018-2035 WA 94