2019 CLOS DU CLOCHER Pomerol, Lea & Sandeman

CLOS DU CLOCHER

2022 Pomerol

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Grapes Cab Franc, Merlot
Colour Red
Origin France, Bordeaux
Sub-district Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol
Village Pomerol
ABV 14.5%

Helped by old vine Cabernet Franc that dates back to 1957, this is full of wonderfully dark damson fruits, shot thorugh with mint leaf cooling complexity. Velvety tannins, crushed rose petals, supple and enticing. This is a brilliant wine, really pulls away from many in the appellation. The tannins are very much present right at the front of the palate, and then they form an arch, that allows the fruit underneath. Natural yeasts, very little oxygen, low sulphur additions, a wine for the ages. Once again Clos du Clocher shows why it deserves to be at the top table in Pomerol. 60% new barrels, 30% one year old barrels, 10% small vats (glass and concrete). Organic conversion. 2024 will be 100 years in the family, so this is 98th anniversary. Drinking range: 2030 - 2048 Rating: 97 Jane Anson, www.janeanson.com (Apr 2023)

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The 2022 Clos du Clocher was picked on 7 September and matured in 55% new oak. This has a fragrant, pure bouquet with blueberry, cassis and violet scents. There's lovely definition here, and the oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with a velvety smooth entry. Concentrated but well-balanced, the gentle grip on the finish lingers in the mouth. This is a classy Pomerol from "JB" and his team. Drinking range: 2030 - 2065 Rating: 93-95 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Apr 2023)

The 2022 Clos du Clocher needs time to open in the glass. It's quite sedated at first, gradually unfolding to reveal lovely blackberry, briar and cedar aromas. The 55% new oak is neatly integrated. Perhaps this is not as powerful as other vintages, but it's very refined. The palate is medium-bodied, extremely well balanced and pure, with pliant, quite saturated tannins and a silky texture, exerting a gentle grip on the finish. Often overlooked amongst the Pomerol firmament, this should not be ignored. Drinking range: 2029 - 2059 Rating: 94 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Feb 2025)

A round and compact Pomerol, showing ripe dark plums, black chocolate and hints of truffles and spices. Structured on the palate with dusty tannins rounding off the rich, flavorful mid-palate fruit. Full-bodied, tight and long. 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc. Drink from 2028. Drinking range: 2028 - Rating: 94 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Feb 2025)

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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