2011 Château Clos l’Église

Description

94    James Suckling
“This is a tannic and tight 2011 with linear drive and focus. Violets and black olives, but crushed-stone and berry undertones, too. Medium to full body. Bright finish. Just coming around now.” (4/2018)

93    Robert Parker for Wine Advocate
“Another beautiful wine from the Garcin family, Clos l’Eglise, which had been a moribund estate for decades, leaped to the forefront in the late nineties where it has remained ever since. The dense ruby/purple-hued, medium-bodied 2011 possesses abundant notes of sweet black cherries, licorice and plums as well as impressive purity, texture and length. It should be at its peak in 2-3 years and last for 12-15. Usually, this is a blend of 80+% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc. Drink through 2031.” (4/2014)

92+    Vinous
“Good bright ruby. Knockout nose combines crushed raspberry, stone, iron, mint, violet and coffee. Very pure, precise and bright on the palate, with deep dark berry fruit flavors complicated by minerals, flowers and cocoa. The bright acidity extends the flavors nicely on the long finish. Cool and restrained Pomerol, with mounting tannins that call for patience.” 92+ (7/2014)