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2009 Château L'Eglise-Clinet
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Libournais
- Pomerol
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Community Tasting Notes 30
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toppcats@aol.com Likes this wine: 96 points
April 15, 2024 - Mid-neck level. Cork noted to be solidly in place, removed intact via Durand. Cork edge purple with no seepage noted beyond the corks edge. Slow ox for 2 hours and poured with an aerator.. Color- translucent edge leading to opaque garnet with a purple tinge. Nose noted to be complex with sense of sweet red fruit/strawberry, chocolate, sweet savory spice, with a touch of licorice and vanilla (no element of smokiness was noted with this bottle). The nose however, despite the complexity, was somewhat muted (?still a bit closed). Palate - Rich red/dark red fruit (predominantly strawberry and ripe cherry), with hint of chocolate, and savory herbs. Medium to full bodied, with lush-light- silky mouthfeel , and ending with mouth coating, but soft, tannins, Wine was easy to drink, with fresh acidity, elegance, and beautiful balance which improved with time. Started with an early 94/95 scoring which I brought up to 96 with time as all of the wines elements came together.
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JonnyG Likes this wine: 97 points
April 25, 2023 - An Exploration of 2009 St. Emilions (plus a few bonuses) (Los Olivos, CA): Non-blind. Another stellar showing, even better than one enjoyed 2-1/2 years ago. An opulent powerhouse, loaded with dark red fruit. Some smoky notes added complexity. All purity and balance, with lifted black fruit notes and good length.
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King Julien wrote: 96 points
April 22, 2023 - Decanted 2 hours.
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schan109 Likes this wine: 93 points
March 24, 2023 - Decanted for 1 hour. Strong and powerful with loads of blackberry, violet, wood. Oaky and full body. Long finishing.
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King Julien wrote: 97 points
January 22, 2023 - Decanted about 2 hours. Nice nose and evolving palate over the following couple hours until gone. Drank like a more mature Bordeaux.
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By Antonio Galloni
Vinous Table: Private Dinner at Wheeler Farms, Saint Helena, CA (Feb 2023), 2/1/2023 (link)(L’Église Clinet L’Église Clinet Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Neal Martin
Precious Clay: L’Eglise-Clinet 1929–2015 (Jul 2019), 7/1/2019 (link)(L'eglise-clinet L'eglise-clinet Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Neal Martin
A Test Of Greatness: 2009 Bordeaux Ten Years On (March 2019), 3/1/2019 (link)(L'eglise-clinet L’église-clinet Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
2/13/2019 (link)(Ch L'Église-Clinet Pomerol Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
November 2013, 11/1/2013 (link)(Château L’Église-Clinet Pomerol Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/28/2013 (link)(Ch L'Église-Clinet Pomerol Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
1/16/2013 (link)(Ch L'Église-Clinet Pomerol Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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June 2010, Issue #28 (link)
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By Ian D'Agata
May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150 (link)(Chateau L'Eglise Clinet Pomerol) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
April 2010 (link)(Chateau L'Église-Clinet Pomerol) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/29/2010 (link)(Ch L'Église-Clinet Pomerol Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Chris Kissack
March 2010 (link)(Château L’Église-Clinet Pomerol Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Château L'Eglise-Clinet
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Libournais
- Appellation Pomerol
- UPC Code 3258691248936
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 366 (15%)
- In Cellars 1,775 (72%)
- Consumed 320 (13%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerChâteau L'Eglise-Clinet
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionLibournais
- AppellationPomerol
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