1995 Château L'Eglise-Clinet Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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More compelling on the nose with its savory, earthy, black plum, smoke, thyme and cherry tobacco nose than on the firm, palate. Even with 4 hours of air, the wine is still on the strict and firm side of the style range. It has a soft side that is begging to come out, but with the wall of tannin, it's having a hard time being heard. Perhaps like 1975, the vintage only needs 40 years to come around. I have 8 more bottles to go to find out.

More compelling on the nose with its savory, earthy, black plum, smoke, thyme and cherry tobacco nose than on the firm, palate. Even with 4 hours of air, the wine is still on the strict and firm side of the style range. It has a soft side that is begging to come out, but with the wall of tannin, it's having a hard time being heard. Perhaps like 1975, the vintage only needs 40 years to come around. I have 8 more bottles to go to find out.

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Showing its age and maturity in the color, on the nose the wine is earthy, with tobacco, leaf, smoke and dark red berry scents. Soft, with a hint of dust, tannins and tartness to the fruit on the palate that takes away from the polished, fresh, ripe, spicy plums trying to jump out and take the center court. Interestingly, the wine was served at a tasting from bottle and magnum. I preferred the softer, more developed texture of the bottle, while the British tasters preferred the magnum which was firmer in texture and less developed than the bottle .

Showing its age and maturity in the color, on the nose the wine is earthy, with tobacco, leaf, smoke and dark red berry scents. Soft, with a hint of dust, tannins and tartness to the fruit on the palate that takes away from the polished, fresh, ripe, spicy plums trying to jump out and take the center court. Interestingly, the wine was served at a tasting from bottle and magnum. I preferred the softer, more developed texture of the bottle, while the British tasters preferred the magnum which was firmer in texture and less developed than the bottle .

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This wine has finaly turned the corner and the hard tannins have started to soften. This is a much better wine today than it was a few years ago. The nose of truffle, cocoa powder, flowers, ripe boysenberry and earth is a treat. Velvet textures, dusty tannins and a lush, long, red and black cherry finish are now the signature of this wine.

This wine has finaly turned the corner and the hard tannins have started to soften. This is a much better wine today than it was a few years ago. The nose of truffle, cocoa powder, flowers, ripe boysenberry and earth is a treat. Velvet textures, dusty tannins and a lush, long, red and black cherry finish are now the signature of this wine.

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Firmer and with more structure than anticipated at 16 years of age, the wine offers truffle, chocolate covered cherries, spice, smoke and black plum scents. The tannins are a bit rustic, which give the wine a masculine personality. It might get smoother with more time, but with its 17th birthday coming up, this Pomerol will probably always be on the beefy side of the style specturm for Pomerol.

Firmer and with more structure than anticipated at 16 years of age, the wine offers truffle, chocolate covered cherries, spice, smoke and black plum scents. The tannins are a bit rustic, which give the wine a masculine personality. It might get smoother with more time, but with its 17th birthday coming up, this Pomerol will probably always be on the beefy side of the style specturm for Pomerol.

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When to Drink Chateau L'Eglise Clinet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau L'Eglise Clinet needs time before it begins to show its true character. L'Eglise Clinet needs at least 10-15 years of aging in good vintages until it is ready to be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-4 hours.

This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau L'Eglise Clinet offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 15-40 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau L'Eglise Clinet with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau L'Eglise Clinet is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau L'Eglise Clinet is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau L'Eglise Clinet is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

Denis Durantou is a big fan and collector of photography. He recently published a book on the stunning, black and white photographs of Stephane Klein, "A L'est, L'Asie." His wife, Marie Reilhac Durantou, is an established painter and accomplished artist in her own right. When you are at the chateau in the tasting room, it is her artwork that adorns the stark, white walls. The colorful, original paintings of Marie Reilhac Durantou are for sale. So if you see one that you like, just ask.

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