This property is located in the hamlet of Clinet, near the local cemetery, and is separated from L'Eglise Clinet by a road, directly opposite it. The charismatic Hélène Garcin-Léveque owns the property, along with Barde Haut and Poesia in Saint-Émilion, and she manages all three with her husband, Patrice.
Clos L'Eglise's style closely resembles that of its neighbor, L'Eglise Clinet. The vineyard spans 5.90 hectares, with 80% of the vines planted with Merlot and 20% with Cabernet Franc. This area lies in the heart of Pomerol, within the renowned "Le Plateau Argileux." The soil consists of gravel and clay, with traces of "crasse de fer" in the subsoil, a yellow, brown, or blue clay mixed with iron oxide, which gives Pomerol wines a unique metallic and truffle-like flavor.
Clos'L'Eglise is definitely worth seeking out, and it won't break the bank!
Helene Garcin-Leveque presents her wines from the 2023 vintage. Please note that each wine comes with a carafe.
Mini-vertical of Clos L'Eglise
2023 Clos L'Eglise (barrel sample) 96+p
Tasted in April 2024, this wine is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, marking the highest contribution of Cabernet Franc for the property to date. The alcohol content is 14%. The nose is aromatic, featuring notes of black cherries and black truffles. On the palate, it is potent, juicy, and mineral-driven, with a distinct taste of the soil. The wine offers great length, vibrancy, and complexity. This is a remarkable effort that truly reflects the style of Pomerol.
2021 Clos L'Eglise 93-94p
Tasted in April 2024. Spicy fruit on the nose and rather firm tannin.
2020 Clos L'Eglise 97p
Tasted in April 2024.
2019 Clos L'Eglise 96p
Tasted in April 2024
2018 Clos L'Eglise 96+p
Tasted in April 2024. Corpulent and tight, with a strong backbone, mineral notes, and a , with a great mid-palate.
2017 Clos L'Eglise (barrel sample) 94+p
Tasted in April 2018. 80% Merlot + 20% Cabernet Franc. It's a great effort for this property. Delicate with notes of violets, iris, and truffles on the nose, this wine boasts a rich and well-defined palate with balance and finesse, culminating in a long, fruity finish.
2016 Clos L'Eglise (barrel sample) 94p
Tasted in April 2018. Mineral and meaty with a long finish.
2015 Clos L'Eglise 95+p
Tasted in April 2018. More elegant, with more finesse, and had more complexity, depth, and length than 2016.