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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Clos du Clocher was picked from September 5 until October 4 and contains a little more Cabernet Franc, as Jean-Baptiste Audi deselected some of the Merlot on the plateau. Matured in 55% new oak, it has a floral, iris-flower-scented bouquet with blackberry, briar and light earthy aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannins on the entry, mainly black rather than red fruit, fine grip and a gritty texture toward the slightly herbaceous finish from the Cabernet Franc. This is a bit of a broad-shouldered Clos du Clocher; it will require some bottle age to shave its edges 04/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez très aromatique, fin, pur, fruité, subtil. Touche de gelée de mûres. Très profond à l'agitation du verre. Minutieux en entrée de bouche, aromatique au milieu, accompagné d'un gras fin qui parcourt le palais, le vin évolue juteux et long. Il termine ascendant en finale sur un grain fin et beaucoup d'arômes. Un délice ! Assemblage : 70 % merlot, 30 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 13°9 - pH : 3,59. Rendement : 40 hl/ha. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

This solid, structured Pomerol boasts a very tight and focused palate of fruit and chewy tannins, yet it remains polished and focused. This has a real sense of provenance. 04/2024