Clos du Clocher 2019
First of all, the complexity and finesse of this bouquet with notes of blackberries, blueberries, cinnamon and licorice. The mouth is full of the charm of the Pomerol Merlots, as well as the brightness of the fruit. But the old Cabernet Francs from 1957 express themselves on the finish and reinforce an overall impression of slenderness and delicacy. Great class!
Honors
"A dazzling wine" - Decanter
"A fabulous terroir" - Robert Parker
"Our favorite" - Guide Hachette
"To be followed urgently!" - Jancis Robinson
"Right in the heart of the plateau. Its precision does not compromise its finesse" - Neal Martin
"A very rare introduction to the elite in Pomerol" - Jean-Marc Quarin
"This is truly high class! " - Vinum
"A long distance runner" - Bettane & Desseauve
Description
Harvest : from September 20th to October 15th
Surface area: 5.80 hectares
Soil type : clay and gravel on blue clay subsoil
Grape varieties : 70 % Merlot, 30 % Cabernet Franc
Maturation : 18 months in fine French oak barrels (2/3 new, 1/3 one wine).
To be kept for a few more years - ideally to be opened from 2027/2029
Perfect match: Filet mignon with morels