2008 l'Eglise Clinet
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Tasting notes
The 2008 l’Eglise-Clinet was picked 1 to 6 October and matured in 80% new oak. It has a very refined and detailed bouquet that is less powerful than the 2009 or 2010, yet there is wonderful articulation of the terroir here, dusky black fruit laced with black truffle and a touch of undergrowth. It is the most recent vintage that suggests moving onto secondary aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, grippy in the mouth, fresh and vibrant with an almost chalky finish. This certainly deserves to be part of the 2008/2009/2010 triumvirate and it is furnished with a beautiful mineral-driven aftertaste. The insider’s choice? Most certainly. Tasted at the l’Eglise-Clinet vertical at the château in April 2018.
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Robert Parker
Robert Parker
More reviews and scores
Tasted blind. Neat, vigorous nose and with lots of drive and energy. Slightly dry end. But there’s a sweet start and lots going on here. (JR)
Beautifully ripe fruit with some raspberry aroma as well as blackcurrant. Sumptuous oak spices, lovely meaty notes too – this is showing really well, with effortless charm and many layers of complexity on the length. (RH)
About the producer
Ch. l'Eglise-Clinet is one of the most unassuming wine estates in Bordeaux. You'd probably drive past it if you didn't have prior knowledge of its vinous output. There's no ostentatious gateway nor sweeping gravel drive.