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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 Clos l'Église presents a gorgeous contrast of intense dark fruit against a mineral backbone that confers energy. There's a ton of nuance here. Graphite, crushed rocks, plum, mocha, spice, leather and dried herbs are all vividly sketched. There's a bit more Cabernet Franc in this year's blend, as one of the Merlot parcels is being replanted. That results in an especially nuanced Clos l'Église that captures the best the year had to offer. 04/2024

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Clos l’Eglise is the usual blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, picked September 12 and finishing the following day for the Merlot, with the Cabernet Franc plucked from vine on October 1. It has a refined, very well-defined bouquet, pure and poised, the terroir coming through stronger than its stablemate, Poesia, at the moment. The palate is very smooth on the entry with a touch of dark chocolate infusing the black fruit, quite powerful in style, but the acidity keeps the leash tight. Possessing very good length, this should match the previous vintage in quality 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Red, blue, and black fruits, chocolate, roasted herbs, and violet notes all emerge from the 2023 Clos L'Eglise, a broad, medium to full-bodied, supple, seamless beauty based on 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc brought up in 50% new oak. It's a much more round, supple, opulent wine in the portfolio and is balanced, has soft tannins, and outstanding length. It hit 14% alcohol with a pH 3.70. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre et intense. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité, subtil et crémeux. Touche de noisette. Minutieux à l'attaque, gras au milieu, avec une texture grasse, le vin glisse tout le long de la bouche. Il s'achève parfumé, long, sur des tannins fins, délicatement réglissés. Assemblage : 70 % merlot, 30 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 14° - pH : 3,7. Rendement : 47 hl/ha. Production : 100 % de premier vin. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

A very tight and focused red with racy tannins and a linear, racy texture. It’s medium-bodied with excellent energy and plenty of blackberry and olive flavors. Very long finish. 14% alcohol. 3.7 pH. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. 04/2024