Eglise Clinet

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Now led by Noémie Durantou, continuing the work of her father, Denis Durantou, Château L'Église-Clinet embodies the very essence of great Bordeaux wines. With a rich family heritage and unparalleled expertise, this estate produces exceptional cuvées combining finesse, elegance and depth.

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Eglise Clinet 1971
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96240
Red
75
Very High Shoulder
92/100
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Bordeaux | Pomerol
Eglise Clinet 1971
€360.00 inc-VAT per bt.
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History of Château L'Église-Clinet

The history of Château L'Église-Clinet dates back to the late 19th century. In 1882, Monsieur Mauléon-Rouchut, Denis Durantou's ancestor, brought together parcels belonging to the Mauléon family and those of the Constant family to create the estate. Initially named Clos L'Église-Clinet, this vineyard, located in the heart of Pomerol, was first a small wine-growing operation. The estate, with an area of about 5 hectares, was part of a landscape where agriculture dominated activities, wine not yet being the main source of income.

In the 1950s, under the impetus of Pierre Lasserre, who managed the estate in collaboration with the Durantou family, the name "Château L'Église-Clinet" was adopted, with the 1955 vintage as the first cuvée under this label. At that time, the estate remained modest, but it was already distinguished by the quality of its wines, produced on exceptional terroir.

It was only from 1983, with Denis Durantou taking over the estate, that Château L'Église-Clinet entered the modern era. Denis modernised the facilities, restructured the vineyard, and applied rigorous winemaking methods. His hard work allowed the estate to gain renown and compete with the greatest in Pomerol, such as Petrus and Château Lafleur.

The 1947, 2012, 2010 and 1921 vintages of Château L'Église-Clinet have been awarded the perfect score of 100/100 by Robert Parker. The 2009, 2005 and 1949 vintages are rated 99/100, while 2019, 2015, 2016, 2018, 1945 and 2017 receive 98/100, confirming the excellence of this estate.

Terroirs and Vines of Château L'Église-Clinet

The terroir of Château L'Église-Clinet is a key factor in the exceptional quality of its wines. The estate stretches over about 4.5 hectares, with mainly clay and gravelly soils, located on a well-drained natural slope, making it an ideal environment for growing Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

The vineyard is composed of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, with vines averaging over 40 years old. Some Cabernet Franc plots even date back to 1935, thus offering a rare and precious raw material. It is these old vines, cultivated using integrated pest management, that give Château L'Église-Clinet wine its aromatic complexity and exceptional structure.

The estate is carefully divided into several distinct parcels, among which are "Clinet Haut", "Clinet Bas" and "Chêne", where the grape varieties express all the richness of the terroir. Each parcel is vinified separately to ensure maximum precision in the wine's production.

Vinification at Château L'Église-Clinet

Château L'Église-Clinet is distinguished by a meticulous approach to winemaking, respecting traditional methods while integrating modern technologies. The harvest is done by hand, with rigorous sorting of the grapes to keep only the healthiest and ripest bunches.

The grapes are then fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, allowing precise temperature control. This step is essential to preserve the freshness and purity of the aromas. Malolactic fermentation also takes place in these vats, ensuring optimal control of biochemical processes.

The wine is aged in French oak barrels, of which 50 to 80% are new depending on the vintage. The wine rests there for 15 to 18 months, with regular racking to avoid excess lees and ensure controlled oxygenation. This careful ageing allows the wine to be structured, while bringing fine tannins and subtle notes of toasted wood, without masking the natural richness of the fruit.

The cuvées of Château L'Église-Clinet

Château L'Église-Clinet

The estate's grand vin is an exceptional Pomerol, recognised for its concentration, elegance and complexity. It reveals intense aromas of black fruits, exotic spices, with subtle notes of cocoa and liquorice. The palate is full, velvety, with a tight but refined tannic structure, and remarkable length. It is a wine for long-term ageing, which begins to reveal its full potential after about ten years in the cellar and can be kept for several decades.

La Petite Église

Contrary to what one might think, La Petite Église is not a second wine, but a cuvée in its own right from a specific parcel selection. Composed mainly of Merlot, it comes from vines planted on sandier soils, offering a more accessible and immediately charming style than the grand vin.

Certain vintages of Château L'Église-Clinet stand out particularly and have contributed to forging the estate's reputation for excellence. The 1985 vintage marks the beginning of the estate's meteoric rise, while 1998, 2000, 2005 and 2010 are recognised as exceptional years. These wines offer a depth and complexity rarely equalled, and are now highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

Pomerol, one of Bordeaux's most prestigious appellations, has produced some of the finest wines over the decades. The most notable vintages include 1970, 1975, 1982, 1983, 1989, and 1990, renowned for their complexity and longevity. Other exceptional years such as 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010 continue to delight fine wine enthusiasts. More recently, the vintages 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 have confirmed Pomerol's ability to offer wines of exceptional quality, thus cementing the appellation's reputation amongst Bordeaux's finest.

Discover the other great châteaux of Pomerol, true treasures of the Right Bank, where each estate rivals in excellence. Beyond the legendary Pétrus, explore prestigious names such as Beauregard, Bon Pasteur, Clinet, Gazin, Haut Trochaud, L'Eglise Clinet, La Conseillante, La Fleur Pétrus, Lafleur, Le Pin, Latour à Pomerol, Nénin, Trotanoy, or even Vieux Château Certan. These estates, often compared to the great classified growths of Saint-Émilion, offer a unique experience, rich in finesse and character, which will delight connoisseurs of fine wines. 

Château L'Église-Clinet is today one of the jewels of the Pomerol appellation, producing wines of rare elegance that combine aromatic richness and fruit purity with remarkable precision. Thanks to the passion and expertise of Denis Durantou, brilliantly continued by his daughter Noémie, this estate continues to shine in the firmament of great Bordeaux wines. Whether you are an enlightened amateur or a passionate collector, the wines of Château L'Église-Clinet are essential for any cellar worthy of the name.

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