Der Château Clos L’Eglise 2005 präsentiert sich in einem tiefdunklen Rubinrot mit zart violetten Reflexen am Rand – ein erster Hinweis auf seine Konzentration und Reife. In der Nase entfaltet sich ein verführerisches Aromenspektrum: Schwarzkirsche, Brombeere und Pflaumenkompott treffen auf feine Nuancen von Espresso, Zedernholz und dunkler Schokolade. Hinzu kommen subtile Anklänge von Lakritz, Vanille und Mokka, die dem Duft eine bemerkenswerte Tiefe und Vielschichtigkeit verleihen. Am Gaumen überzeugt der Wein mit seiner opulenten Textur und einer fast seidigen Tanninstruktur. Die Frucht ist reif, aber nicht überladen – perfekt balanciert durch eine lebendige Frische und eine elegante Mineralität. Der Wein entfaltet sich mit kraftvoller Präsenz und außergewöhnlicher Harmonie, wobei die Aromen in einem langanhaltenden, vielschichtigen Finale ausklingen.
Bewertungen
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96 Punkte Robert Parker
Wine Advocate Jun 2015: "The talented and charming Sylvie Garcin runs this tiny property of 15 acres, planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged in 100% new oak. The 2005 is dense ruby/purple, with notes of smoky barbecue, crushed blackcurrants and jammy cherries, with some licorice and earth in the background (truffle?). This full-bodied, multi-dimensional, full-throttle and concentrated Pomerol is top class. This is a great example of the vintage and of this beautiful terroir not far from Pomerol’s church. Approachable now, it will even improve for another 5-10 years and drink well for at least two more decades."
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95 Punkte James Suckling
"This is wonderfully vivid and bright with black-olive skin, violets and lavender. Licorice, too. Full-bodied, tight and chewy. Very layered and refined. Focused and compressed. A wonderfully aromatic wine."
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96 Punkte Jeb Dunnuck
"This vintage continues to impress, and the 2005 Clos L'Eglise is nothing short of stunning. Boasting a youthful ruby/plum hue as well as sensational notes of red and black currants, camphor, graphite, dried herbs, and loamy earth, it's full-bodied, multi-dimensional, flawlessly balanced, and has a finish that won't quit. Still not quite at full maturity, it nevertheless dishes out loads of pleasure and will shine for another 20-25 years."
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Wine celler insider May 2018: "Chocolate covered strawberries, licorice, smoke, spice and espresso are a treat in the nose. The richly-textured palate is even better with its luscious-layers of ripe black cherries, dark chocolate, licorice, and hint of chalk that shows in the finish. A quick splash decant is all that’s needed."
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Antonio Galloni Vinous: "Once again, the 2005 Clos L’Eglise is fabulous. Deep, bold and luscious, the 2005 delivers the goods, and then some. Sweet red cherry fruit, plum, cedar, tobacco, mint, mocha and spice fill out the layers effortlessly. Even with all of its intensity, the 2005 retains terrific brightness and verve. What a pleasure it is to see this juicy, explosive Pomerol in such fine shape. It’s a superb wine from Hélène Garcin."
