CLOS DU CLOCHER
2020 Pomerol
| Grapes | Cab Franc, Merlot |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol |
| Village | Pomerol |
| ABV | 13% |
Aromas of ripe blackberries and spiced plums with licorice, dark chocolate, walnut and dried leaves. Medium- to full-bodied with layers of firm, finely grained tannins and a velvety texture. Toned and structured with a juicy, dark-fruited palate and polished finish with hints of crushed stones. 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc. Try after 2026. Rating: 95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2023)
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You really feel the difference in the quality and character of the tannins once you get to the top wines in Pomerol, and for me Clos du Clocher is increasingly one of the stars of the plateau. This is powerful, knitted down, with purity and direction to the blackcurrant and black cherry fruit. Draws out through the palate, with a pretty intense tannic frame, a brilliant wine that delivers graphite, pencil lead, violet, almost at the intersection between Pomerol and the Left Bank. They finish the blend towards the end of ageing here, with 60% new oak. Organic conversion that began officially in 2021 but was farming entirely organically in 2020. Drinking range: 2025 - 2045 Rating: 96 Jane Anson, Decanter (Feb 2023)
The 2020 Clos du Clocher was picked early to harness the power, freshness and violet scents. That certainly comes through on the nose, one of Bourotte's more fragrant and floral incense infusing the opulent black fruit, though it retains admirable delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with plush tannins, a dash of white pepper on the entry, finely balanced though with good backbone and grip towards the finish. This has developed well in barrel and contains a persistent peppery aftertaste. Drinking range: 2027 - 2050 Rating: 93 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Feb 2023)
The 2020 Clos du Clocher is laced with the essence of crème de cassis, lavender, rose petal, spice, mocha and red/purplish berry fruit. Plush, opulent and silky, the 2020 offers tons of immediacy. All the elements come together so well in a Pomerol that is all class. Clos du Clocher continues to improve, and that's always great to see. Drinking range: 2026 - 2040 Rating: 91-93 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Jun 2021)
Clos du Clocher
A property in three plots on the plateau of Pomerol, about 4.6 hectares, a mixture of clay, gravel and sandy soils, planted with 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. The wine is aged in about 60% new wood and production is around 2000 cases per annum. A new chai was created in 2010, and quality has leapt forward here.
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