{"title":"Clos L'Eglise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos L'Eglise is a leading Right Bank Bordeaux producer \u003c\/strong\u003ecrafting wines from the Pomerol AOC. The estate's history dates back to the 18th century, though the modern-day chateau was established in the 19th century. It's small, but mighty: 6-hectare vineyards produce some of the region's finest \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot and Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e, earning Clos L'Eglise a reputation as a hidden gem within Pomerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClos L'Eglise History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos L'Eglise was originally formed in the 18th century as part of the larger Chateau Gombaude Guillot. At 14-hectares, the estate was one of the largest in Pomerol at the time. However, in the 19th century, the land was split into two estates: the Rouchut family retained \u003cstrong\u003eClos L'Eglise with 5.9 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the Mauleon family held\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-leglise-clinet\" title=\"Chateau L'Eglise Clinet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau L'Eglise Clinet\u003c\/a\u003e with 8 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e. Following the split, Clos L'Eglise was informally classified as a Pomerol Grand Cru alongside \u003cstrong\u003eChateau Trotanoy, Chateau L'Evangile, Chateau La Conseillante, and Vieux Chateau Certan. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the estate's storied history, the modern era of Clos L'Eglise did not begin until 1975, when the property was redesigned. Wooden vats were removed in favour of stainless steel, and Cabernet Sauvignon was removed from the vineyard, with higher proportions of Merlot planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1997, the chateau was elevated to new heights, as\u003cstrong\u003e Sylvaine Garcin Cathiard purchased the estate for 12 million Euros, a record price in Pomerol at the time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sylvaine joined her brother, \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Cathiard,\u003c\/strong\u003e as one of Bordeaux's most exciting newcomers, with the latter owning \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte\" title=\"Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau Smith Haut Lafitte.\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClos L'Eglise Pomerol Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos L'Eglise is set on the break in the west side of the Pomerol plateau on clay-gravel soils. The estate borders luminaries like \u003cstrong\u003eChateau Le Gay, Chateau Lafleur, and Chateau Latour A Pomerol.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its vines are 35 years old on average and planted at a density of 7,150 vines per acre, making it one of the most densely planted vineyards in Pomerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe land is tended to by \u003cstrong\u003eproprietors Helen Garcin\u003c\/strong\u003e, daughter of Sylvaine Cathiard, and her husband Patrice Leveque. The pair formerly worked alongside\u003cstrong\u003e Michel Rolland and Alain Raynaud, and have worked with Thomas Duclos since 2015.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClos L'Eglise Wine Portfolio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos L'Eglise wines are best known for their classic Pomerol opulence and richness, and exciting bouquet of dark berries, graphite, and licorice. Only 2,000 bottles of the Grand Vin are produced each vintage, with overall production totalling 25,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClos L'Eglise Pomerol 2020\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the estate's greatest recent releases is the 2000 Clos L'Eglise, \u003cstrong\u003erated 99 points by Jeb Dunnuck, who labelled the bottle \"a blockbuster of a wine.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e The final cuvée featured a muscular profile and fleshy fruit core, instantly becoming a standout for Helen Garcin and the Clos L'Eglise team. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClos L'Eglise 2000\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2000 Clos L'Eglise was \u003cstrong\u003erated 96 points by Robert Parker, who stated it was \"a true star of the vintage.\" \u003c\/strong\u003eThe bottle was heralded as a classic Pomerol, showcasing a brilliant full-bodied profile, complex aromatics, and incredible aging ability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecure Your Bottle of Clos L'Eglise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos L'Eglise has established itself as a star of Pomerol thanks to its rich, opulent Merlot-Cabernet Franc blends. With the help of renowned consultants and stellar ownership from Helene Garcin, Clos L'Eglise makes an excellent cellar addition for seasoned Bordeaux collectors. Browse our in-stock selection of Clos L'Eglise wines today. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/Clos_l_eglise.jpg?v=1773273230","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/clos-leglise.oembed","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}