- Unit price
- 306,67 €per l
D6-5314-5314-03
2003
13.50%
0.75L
Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Bordeaux Pomerol , France
Parker about Château L'Église Clinet 2003
The Château l'Eglise-Clinet 2003 was served ex-château from bottle and magnum. Alongside the 2003 Château Lafleur, it represents one of the best Pomerol wines of the vintage. Why? Because as Denis himself explained, the vineyard naturally produced low pH that counterbalanced the summer heat. It was actually the bottle that has the best bouquet, lively and vibrant for the vintage, extremely well defined and youthful after 12 years. Macerated dark cherries, red plum and incense all soar from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, slightly savory red berry fruit that is very spicy, white pepper and cumin. There is fine delineation on the finish and great length. It does not quite deliver the brilliant showing of previous bottles, but it deserves a round of applause. This is one of the few recent wines from the estate that I would prefer to drink in its youth. Tasted March 2015.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Pomerol |
| Rebsorten | Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Château L'Église Clinet, 1 Chem. de l'Ancienne Église, 33500 Pomerol, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2016 - 2042 |
| Parker Punkte | 93 |
| Jahrgang | 2003 |
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Château L'Église Clinet 2003
Château L'Église Clinet 2003 is an impressive wine from the Pomerol appellation in the Bordeaux region, known for its power, depth, and exceptional longevity. The 2003 vintage in Bordeaux was characterized by extreme heat, producing wines of intense ripeness and concentration.
The wine displays a deep, almost impenetrable ruby red color, highlighting its density and power. The bouquet is lush and seductive, with intense aromas of ripe black fruits such as plums, blackberries, and black cherries. These fruit notes are accompanied by a complex mix of spices, cedarwood, truffle, and a subtle smoky note. Hints of dark chocolate, licorice, and a touch of roasted coffee add additional depth.
On the palate, Château L'Église Clinet 2003 presents itself as powerful and velvety, with remarkable structure and dense, ripe tannins. The fruit flavors are opulent and are supported by subtle minerality and fine oak notes, which lend the wine complexity and length. Despite the intense fruit ripeness, the wine maintains impressive balance and fresh acidity, making it lively and dynamic.
The finish is exceptionally long and persistent, with elegant fruit and spice notes lingering long after the finish. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, indicating that this wine has the potential to continue to evolve and become even more complex over many years.
Château L'Église Clinet 2003 is a masterpiece of its appellation and a wine that offers both an unforgettable drinking experience now and is well-suited for extended cellar aging. Its power, elegance, and complexity make it one of the standout wines of the vintage and a coveted treasure for connoisseurs and collectors.