Château Clos L'Eglise Pomerol Merlot - Cabernet Franc Blend 2005

$195

The 2005 Clos l'Eglise gives the brilliant 2001, 2000, and1998 a run for their money. Time will tell if it eventually eclipses those three sensational efforts. A huge, sweet nose of creme brulee intermixed with black cherry liqueur, blackberries, tar, caramel, and mocha/coffee soars from the glass of this blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Opulence, superb intensity, abundant quantities of sweet toasty oak, a full-bodied richness, and excellent purity as well as depth suggest it will age effortlessly for over two decades... Robert Parker

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Red Wine
Pomerol, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
750ml
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese

Ratings on Delectable

Lee Lightfoot Delectable Pro

Dense red fruit, rich and oak still has not integrated. Needs another 20+ years

Dense red fruit, rich and oak still has not integrated. Needs another 20+ years

9.3

Bill Bender Delectable Pro

Plush and flashy with loads of ripe dark fruit. Merlot done right. This took about 3 hours to reach an expressive state but once it did it was damn good. More hedonistic than humble with zero fucks given. The final glass was a sediment prospector's dream.

Plush and flashy with loads of ripe dark fruit. Merlot done right. This took about 3 hours to reach an expressive state but once it did it was damn good. More hedonistic than humble with zero fucks given. The final glass was a sediment prospector's dream.

9.4

David T Delectable Pro

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

3000th post.

3000th post.

9.5

John Howard Delectable Pro

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

Great with corn nuts!

Great with corn nuts!

8.9

David Nicewicz

Still surprisingly big fruit - bigger than the last bottle I had. Nothing wrong this other than lacking a bit of complexity. Very enjoyable.

Still surprisingly big fruit - bigger than the last bottle I had. Nothing wrong this other than lacking a bit of complexity. Very enjoyable.

9.3

David Nicewicz

Back in Pomerol tonight. Just a lovely and lively Clos with an elegant sweet nose and palate. Tannins are soft and finish is excellent. A lovely representation of Pomerol in its prime drinking window.

Back in Pomerol tonight. Just a lovely and lively Clos with an elegant sweet nose and palate. Tannins are soft and finish is excellent. A lovely representation of Pomerol in its prime drinking window.

9.3

Stuart Scheff

Classic

Classic

9.2
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