2010 Clos l'Eglise (Cotes de Castillon)
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I loved the 2010 Clos L'Eglise, a wonderfully complex, layered, seamless Pomerol that has perfectly ripe red and black fruits intermixed with classic truffle, smoke, and leafy herb nuances. This flawlessly balanced beauty has medium to full-bodied richness, ripe, velvety tannins, and a beautiful finish. Drink 2025-2045.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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The 2010 Clos l’Eglise is more closed and introverted on the nose compared to the previous vintage, but affording it 15-20 minutes in the glass, it reveals beguiling redcurrant, raspberry coulis, rose petal and crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a little more weight than the 2009. This is vibrant and surprisingly spicy, a liberal sprinkling of black pepper towards the finish that fans out wonderfully. This is just outstanding, a high-point for this Pomerol estate. Tasted at the Clos l’Eglise vertical.
The 2010 Clos l’Eglise has a slightly reductive nose that soon blows off to reveal ample red and black fruit melted tar and black truffle scents. The palate is velvety smooth on the entry, displaying a fine bead of acidity and supremely well-integrated oak. This is a classy, seductive Pomerol that lingers long in the mouth. Superb. Tasted blind.
The 2010 Clos l’Eglise has a slightly reductive nose that soon blows off to reveal ample red and black fruit melted tar and black truffle scents. The palate is velvety smooth on the entry, displaying a fine bead of acidity and supremely well-integrated oak. This is a classy, seductive Pomerol that lingers long in the mouth. Superb. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.