Château L’Église-Clinet is one of the reference estates in Pomerol — reputation-wise, it sits below the elite tier (Petrus, Lafleur, etc.), but in strong vintages can be in the same conversation. Its modern reputation is closely tied to Denis Durantou, who took over in 1983 and steadily elevated it into one of the most consistent top estates in the Right Bank of Bordeaux. The estate has been run by Durantou’s daughters since his passing in 2020.
2000 is one of the defining modern Bordeaux vintages, and on the Right Bank it delivered ripe and structured, yet balanced wines.
The 2000 L’Eglise-Clinet is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, aged for around 18 months in French oak (roughly 70–80% new). ABV comes in at 13.5%.
**Tasting Notes:** Deep ruby core with garnet rim. Nose of black cherry, plum, cassis, cedar, truffle, dark chocolate, and spice. Medium+, plush body, with ripe tannins. Long, dense finish with dark fruit and earth. Kept improving over a 3-hour wine dinner, with more florals and earth showing later. Overall, a bit more muscular and extracted than I usually prefer, but undeniably complete and impressive.
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Proper flex with the 2000 vintage 🔥 bet that’s drinking beautifully right about now, Pomerol from that era was mental good 🍷
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My favorite Pomerol. The incredible winemaking shines through, even in off years.
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Château L’Église-Clinet is one of the reference estates in Pomerol — reputation-wise, it sits below the elite tier (Petrus, Lafleur, etc.), but in strong vintages can be in the same conversation. Its modern reputation is closely tied to Denis Durantou, who took over in 1983 and steadily elevated it into one of the most consistent top estates in the Right Bank of Bordeaux. The estate has been run by Durantou’s daughters since his passing in 2020.
2000 is one of the defining modern Bordeaux vintages, and on the Right Bank it delivered ripe and structured, yet balanced wines.
The 2000 L’Eglise-Clinet is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, aged for around 18 months in French oak (roughly 70–80% new). ABV comes in at 13.5%.
**Tasting Notes:** Deep ruby core with garnet rim. Nose of black cherry, plum, cassis, cedar, truffle, dark chocolate, and spice. Medium+, plush body, with ripe tannins. Long, dense finish with dark fruit and earth. Kept improving over a 3-hour wine dinner, with more florals and earth showing later. Overall, a bit more muscular and extracted than I usually prefer, but undeniably complete and impressive.
Proper flex with the 2000 vintage 🔥 bet that’s drinking beautifully right about now, Pomerol from that era was mental good 🍷
My favorite Pomerol. The incredible winemaking shines through, even in off years.