2013 LA PETITE ÉGLISE Pomerol, Lea & Sandeman

LA PETITE ÉGLISE

2013 Pomerol

Colour Red
Origin France, Bordeaux
Sub-district Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol
Village Pomerol
ABV 12.5%

Relatively paler than the Cruzelles, there is a saline freshness and purity with an interetsingly grown-up flavour, and a marginally coarser, but energetic texture. Rating: 90 L&S (Apr 2014)


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Fragrant perfumed spring violets the nose has lots of charm and although there is freshness the mid palate is rich ripe fruited with fleshy black plum. Supple in the middle rich fruited at the back the finish is fresher and lighter long and elegant. 2018-28. Rating: 89-93 Derek Smedley MW, www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk (May 2014)

Denis Durantou makes second wines that are better than most people’s grands vins, such is the quality of his work in the vineyard and cellar. This varietal Merlot is a very refined Pomerol, with silky tannins, considerable finesse and chalky minerality. 2018-25 Rating: 94 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com (May 2014)

(100% merlot): Bright ruby-red. Very pure aromas and flavors of fresh black fruits, cinnamon and fresh herbs. Quite stylish, with beautiful mineral hints that linger nicely. Stands out for its purity and precision. Rating: 86-88 Ian d'Agata, www.vinousmedia.com (May 2014)

Château L'Église Clinet

In a region of modest architecture, the high-spired church in Pomerol tends to dominate the sky-line. Gathered around it, a trio of estates trumpet their proximity with their name – Domaine de l’Eglise, Clos l’Eglise and Château l’Eglise Clinet. Infact, Clos l’Eglise Clinet and l’Eglise Clinet, separated only by a narrow lane, used to form a single estate until they were divided in inheritance in the latter half of the 19th Century. Initially, confusingly, called Clos de l’Eglise, the estate appended the lieu dit name and became Clos de l’Eglise Clinet, before finally settling on l’Eglise Clinet. The château, such as it is, is quite modest – the château proper being left with the Clos l’Eglise portion when the estate divided. The Château l’Eglise Clinet story really begins when Denis Durantou took over in 1983 and turned a traditional if unexciting property into one of Pomerol’s superstars. New equipment in a small new chai were installed and meticulous attention has been paid to the vineyard. There are 6ha of vines given over to 85% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc with the last 1% being a plot of very old Malbec vines. Following Denis' untimely death, his daughters Noémie and Constance are running the show- with the same passion. We love the wines here - and they continue to represent real class and real value from top to bottom. The Durantou family also own Château les Cruzelles in Lalande-de-Pomerol, Saintayme in Saint Emilion and Chateau Montlandrie in the Côtes de Castillon.

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