1998 Domaine de l'Eglise
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The 1998 Domaine de l’Eglise is far better than the 1988 tasted alongside. This is much fresher and vibrant on the nose with black cherries, bergamot, bacon fat, a touch of glycerol and spice. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a touch of cough mixture infused the red berry fruit with clove and bay leaf, a pinch of white pepper towards the mature finish. It is not an exciting Pomerol per se, but it has lasted well for a 20 year old wine. 88Tasted at the château.
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A soft, plump, forward, deep ruby-colored Pomerol, the 1998 offers abundant quantities of toffee, black cherry, mocha, chocolatey, and toasty new oak aromas as well as flavors. Drink this medium-bodied, user-friendly wine over the next 10-12 years.
Plenty of floral and crushed berry character. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Very good indeed. Score range: 85-89. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 1999.
A soft, plump, forward, deep ruby-colored Pomerol, the 1998 offers abundant quantities of toffee, black cherry, mocha, chocolatey, and toasty new oak aromas as well as flavors. Drink this medium-bodied, user-friendly wine over the next 10-12 years. Wine Advocate.April, 2001