Chateau L´Eglise Clinet - La Petite Eglise 2021

JAMES SUCKLING: "The violets come out of the glass alongside plenty of cherries and hints of sliced peaches. Medium-bodied with a solid center palate of fruit and ultra-fine tannins that give length and drive. Structured and polished, leading to a finish that goes on for minutes. 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc."

WEINWISSER: "90 % Merlot, 10 % Cabernet Franc, 14 Vol.-%. Verzauberndes Bouquet, frischgepflückte Himbeere, frischgemahlener schwarzer Pfeffer und dunkle Mineralik. Am komplexen Gaumen seidige Textur, straff, herrliche Extraktfülle, stützende Rasse und engmaschiger Körper. Im konzentrierten Finale mit ungeheurem Zug, wird immer länger und endet mit Wildkirsche, Thymian und tiefschürfender Terroirwürze. Aufgrund der puren Reinheit ist das für mich der beste Petite Eglise ever. Empfehlung ist daher ganz klar: Kaufen!"

LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, La Petite Eglise 2021 is deep garnet-purple in color. It is a little closed to start, soon unfurling to offer glimpses at kirsch, fresh plums, and boysenberries, further opening out to accents of aniseed and wild sage. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly crafted, with a fine-grained texture and lively acidity supporting the red berry and earthy flavors, finishing on a mineral note."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Fresh, sweet cherries, licorice, chocolate-coated strawberries, and flowers shoot directly into the perfume. On the palate, the wine exudes soft, elegant, medium-bodied, red cherries with a minty edge, along with a hint of cocoa that shows through in the backend of the finish. Enjoy this while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2024-2036."

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! Ageing in 70% new oak. 7,000 bottle production."