Lot 56
CHÂTEAU L'EGLISE-CLINET 2005 (2) WS 98 WA 99
Lot 56 Details
CHÂTEAU L'EGLISE-CLINET 2005
Pomerol.
u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.
The Château l'Eglise-Clinet 2005 was served from bottle and from magnum (both ex-cellar). It has a magnificent nose with bewitching delineation: darker fruit than either the 2003 or 2004, blackberry, raspberry, hints of black tea and black truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with brilliant focus, still quite backward as so many grandees of this vintage remain, albeit beginning to soften towards the licorice-tinged finish. This is a benchmark for both Denis Durantou and this Pomerol estate, although I can see it testing wine-lovers' patience. Tasted March 2015. Drink 2020-2050 WS 98 WA 99