2015 Chateau Clos L’Eglise, Pomerol

Vinous 94

The 2015 Clos l’Eglise needs encouragement on the nose. Initially surprisingly taciturn, it reveals well-defined blackberry, raspberry, leather and truffle scents. The palate is silky smooth with fine delineation, quite poised with dark chocolate and espresso complementing the lush red fruit. There is gentle grip towards the finish that gains length, though never achieves the heights of the following vintage. Still, this is going to give a lot of pleasure over the next 10-15 years. Tasted at the Clos l’Eglise vertical. [Neal Martin, 28/06/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2042

Robert Parker 94

“Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Clos l’Eglise has a very earthy nose of black soil, truffles and mossy bark over a core of kirsch, blackberry preserves and dried mulberries with wafts of rose hips and oolong tea. Full-bodied, richly fruited and packed with savory layers, it has a firm frame of grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and earthy.” [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 27/04/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2038