Lot 348
CHÂTEAU L'EGLISE-CLINET 2005 (1) WS 98 WA 99
CHÂTEAU LE BON PASTEUR 2005 (3) WA 95
CHÂTEAU LE GAY 2005 (1) WA 95+
Lot 348 Details
CHÂTEAU L'EGLISE-CLINET 2005 (1)
Pomerol.
u. vts. scraped label.
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
CHÂTEAU LE BON PASTEUR 2005 (3)
Pomerol.
u. 2 x bn. 1 x vts. 1 marked label.
A beautiful wine from Dany and Michel Rolland, this 2005 is surprisingly concentrated and powerful – more so than usual. Deep ruby/purple, with plenty of black cherry and cassis fruit, licorice and a touch of caramel, this wine is still full, youthful, and set for another 15-20 years of longevity. This is a beauty and one of their strongest efforts in the first decade of the 21st century. For a terroir considered well below Pomerol’s superstars, this wine is a major overachiever. June 2015 Drink: 2015-2035 WA 95
CHÂTEAU LE GAY 2005 (1)
Pomerol.
u. bn. scraped label.
The 2005 Le Gay is a massive, masculine Pomerol, very much in the style of Gazin, but showing much more minerality, abundant blue and black fruits, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and loads of tannin in a youthful, backward style, even at age 10. Give this wine at least another 5-10 years of cellaring and drink it over the following quarter-century. June 2015 WA 95+