Chateau L´Eglise Clinet 2012

WEINWISSER: "Dunkles Rubin. Verführerisches Bouquet mit Walderdbeeren und Schattenmorellen. Im zweiten Ansatz Malznoten, Rosenblätter, Anis und Kamillenblüten. Am Gaumen mit seidiger Textur und verschwenderischem, süssem Extrakt. Im katapultartigen Finale mit einem dicht gebündelten Bouquet von reifen Himbeeren und getrockneten Kirschhäuten. Besticht in diesem grossen Pomeroljahr durch geballte Kraft und erreicht folgerichtig die Höchstwertung!"

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Concentrated with layers of ripe, fat, fresh, juicy fruits, fresh flowers, truffle and a mélange of cherries, the wine is supple, long and deep, with ripe, silky tannins and a sensuous finish."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A gorgeous wine from proprietor Denis Durantou, this blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc is an inky purple color, with gorgeous purity of black raspberries, blackcurrants and blackberry with a hint of truffle and spring flowers. Its is full-bodied, opulent and a tour de force in this vintage. Great presence on the palate, fabulous purity and a long finish make for a magnificent bottle of wine to drink over the next 20-some years."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Insane aromas of wet earth, dried fruits, oyster shell and white pepper. Full body and a seamless texture of gorgeous tannins and fruits. Goes on for minutes."

WINE SPECTATOR: "This delivers a gorgeously pure and racy core of raspberry, boysenberry and blackberry fruit, melded perfectly with singed black tea leaf, dried star anise and roasted apple wood notes. Velvety and alluring overall, but there's a bright minerality buried on the finish. Best from 2016 through 2027."

JANCIS ROBINSON: "Dark crimson. Headily rich – almost furry on the nose. Definitely sweet and definitely an opulent Pomerol with sweetness initially, finishing with a certain inkiness. Neat, dry finish after a super-opulent palate."

DECANTER: "Rich, ripe and dense. Expressive red berry nose with toasted oak evident. Sweet, plush mid-palate (heightened by 14.5% alcohol although that doesn't show). Long, firm finish. A touch dry on the end. Drinking Window 2020 - 2032"