2012 Clos L'Eglise
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The 2012 Clos l'Eglise possesses quite expressive Cabernet Franc on the nose, cedar and tobacco scents filtering through the black fruit, cohering nicely in the glass. The oak is better assimilated than some of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip, fine tannins and lightly spiced with good weight. Fresh on the finish, this Pomerol has a skip in its step. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.
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James Suckling
Wine Spectator
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The 2012 Clos l’Eglise has a similar bouquet to the previous vintage with quite vivacious red berry fruit, marmalade, singed leather and light star anis aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, showing a little more backbone compared to the 2011. With moderate depth and touches of dark chocolate towards the finish, this represents a fine 2012 Pomerol, albeit with the pedigree of the 2010 or 2015. Tasted at the Clos l’Eglise vertical.
Tasted blind. Rather dull-looking blackish crimson. Very simple nose. Sweetish red wine rather than nuanced Pomerol. Drying finish. (JR)
I also loved the 2012 Clos L'Eglise. This more medium-bodied, elegant Pomerol boasts a healthy purple color to go with ample chocolate-laced black cherry and currant fruits, medium-bodied richness and depth, plenty of tobacco and floral nuances, and a great finish. It doesn't have the concentration of the top vintages here yet is beautifully balanced, elegant, and will continue drinking nicely for another 10-12 years.