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2021 Château du Domaine de l'Eglise, Pomerol, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Merlot
For laying down
Product: 20218124490
2021 Château du Domaine de l'Eglise, Pomerol, Bordeaux

Description

Merlot 100%

This is the oldest property in Pomerol, and its seven hectares of vines are mostly dispersed near Châteaux Clinet and l’Eglise-Clinet. The wine’s usual slightly rustic nature in youth means that it is often overlooked. But although perhaps not the most hedonistic Pomerol, it does age well. The 2021 has a luscious, almost creamy bouquet and first impression, before pulling in its horns on the palate, where it sits quite broodingly, and full of plum and earthy spice. Drink 2026-2038.

Our score: 15/20

Berry Bros. & Rudd, April 2022

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity For laying down
Grape List Merlot
Body Full Bodied
Producer Domaine de L'Eglise

About this wine

Merlot

The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and a grape that has been on a relentless expansion drive throughout the world in the last decade. Merlot is adaptable to most soils and is relatively simple to cultivate. It is a vigorous naturally high yielding grape that requires savage pruning - over-cropped Merlot-based wines are dilute and bland. It is also vital to pick at optimum ripeness as Merlot can quickly lose its varietal characteristics if harvested overripe.
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