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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

Pliant and expansive, the 2024 Clos du Clocher is another impressive wine from a château that has been on the rise in recent years. Inky blue fruit, lavender, licorice, spice and mocha fill out the layers. Ample and explosive, with superb depth, the 2024 has a ton to offer. Blue clay soils confer notable volume and resonance, something this vintage needed. Sweet floral notes reverberate on the finish. 04/2025

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Clos du Clocher is attired in a special label celebrating 100 years since Jean-Baptiste Bourotte's father purchased the first plot in front of the church. It also represents the first officially organic vintage from this producer. This was picked from September 27 until October 6 at 34 hl/ha, then fermented in concrete and stainless steel tank. This has more fruit intensity on the nose than the Bonalgue, with black cherry, cassis and neatly integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and sapid, with plusher/fuller tannins, a keen thread of acidity and the 25% Cabernet Franc imparting a cracked black pepper note toward the finish. Enjoy this over the next two decades. 04/2025

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Sporting a vivid purple hue, the 2024 Clos Du Clocher checks in as 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc that's resting in 55% new barrels, with a tiny amount in wine globes. Ripe black cherries, cassis, spring flowers, and violets all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, and beautifully polished tannins. It's a terrific Pomerol in the making. 05/2025

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et noire. Nez très aromatique, au fruité frais et mûr. Gras à l'attaque, ample en milieu de bouche, avec un déroulé noble, le vin fond sur le palais, juteux, subtil et même profond. L'élevage patinera une touche de vivacité. Assemblage : 75 % merlot, 25 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 13°3 naturel - pH : 3,5. Rendement : 34 hl/ha. Culture biologique pour la première année certifiée. 04/2025