Domaine de l´Eglise 2019

JAMES SUCKLING: "Sweet-berry, smoke and black-cherry aromas follow through to a medium to full body with fine tannins that are beautifully integrated and melt into the body of the wine. Rather savory. Delicious cherries and berries at the end. 97% merlot and 3% cabernet franc. Drink after 2026."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Not quite as opulent or as concentrated as it was in barrel, but there is still a lot to love here. Rich, dark, deep, black plums and chocolate, with a side of licorice, truffle, flowers and espresso, the wine is fresh, polished, silky and sensuous. For a Pomerol at this level of quality, the wine sells for a song. Drink from 2024-2042."

WEINWISSER: "97 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Franc. Dichtes Purpur. Betörendes Bouquet nach Alpenheidelbeeren, Brombeerkonfitüre und eingelegten Kirschen. Am cremigen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur und perfekt stützenden Tanninen, die balancierte Rasse verleiht dem Pomerol viel Eleganz. Im aromatischen Finale mit blauen Beeren, Wacholder und tiefgründiger Terroirwürze. Reiht sich nahtlos in die Reihe der legendären Jahrgänge 2005, 2012, 2015 und 2016 ein!"

JEB DUNNUCK: "A small estate managed by Philippe Casteja and located not far from Château Clinet and L'Eglise Clinet, the 2019 Château Du Domaine De L'Eglise boasts a deep purple hue as well as sumptuous notes of black cherries, jammy blackberry, leafy herbs, chocolate, and damp earth. It's rich and full-bodied, with wonderful fruit and a great finish. Almost all Merlot (there's a splash of Cabernet Franc), this beauty will benefit from just short-term cellaring and keep for 15 years or more."