Bewertungen

• 99/100

  James Suckling
  "Extremely complex and subtle with blackberries, wild forest fruits, orange peel, bark and mushroom on the nose. Perfumed. Full-bodied with ultra-fine tannins that are polished and extremely long, going on for minutes. Structured and layered yet compressed on the finish. Some terra-cotta and stoney undertones. This shows old-vine character and the essence of 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc. Give this three or four years in bottle, but it’s surprisingly attractive now."

• 19/20

  Weinwisser
  "Schwarze Farbe, dunkelfruchtig, mit viel Cassis und Blaubeere im Geruch. Die Intensität und Fülle von alten Reben dringen durch. Schokoladig, kirschig, likörig und intensiv im Duftbild, kompakt und tiefgründig, einladend und entwaffnend. Rassiger, tiefer Auftritt im Mund mit enormer Konzentration und Reife. Große, verdichtete Fülle mit massivem Körper, kompakt und lang, frisch und vielschichtig, dennoch nicht fett. Die Extraktion ist perfekt ans Limit getrieben, die Gerbstoffe wirken noch leicht rau und dennoch elegant. Ein sehr konzentrierter l‘Église-Clinet!"

• 96/100

  Decanter
  "A dark, serious brooding nose full of black fruits, truffle, rose, violet and dark chocolate. The palate is different however giving succulent and lively red fruits - sweet/sour strawberries and red cherries, so fresh and sincere, so perfectly presented with the bitter touches balanced against sweetness, racy acidity and fine tannins. An easy-to-like wine, with personality and style and just a feeling of pure joy about it! Not rich, heavy or opulent but taking the most joyous elements from the vintage and putting them the glass, still with structure and depth. Great winemaking on show by Noëmie Durantou Reilhac. Ageing in 70% new oak."

• 96/100

  The Wine Cellar Insider
  "Elegance, freshness, refinement, and concentrated, layers of plums, black cherries, chocolate, flowers, wet earth, along with a hint of espresso come together in the nose, and on the palate. There is ample depth, vibrancy, freshness, and complexity with a chalky edge to the finish that wraps everything up perfectly. The wine blends 85% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Franc. It is great to see continuing strong wines from the Durantou family. This gem is one of the wines of the vintage, and not much was produced. If this is your thing, grab it now! Drink from 2026-2055."