Drink 2008-2025
-Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide No 7

The 1999 l'Eglise Clinet has evolved beautifully since tasted last year. This is one of the stars of the vintage. It is an extraordinary expression of elegance married to power. An opaque purple color is followed by aromas of black raspberries, currants, licorice, graphite, truffles, and earth. The wine is sweet and expansive. It is a model of purity, symmetry, and balance. Moderate tannin suggests 4-5 years of cellaring is required. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025.

Full bright ruby. Nose dominated by black raspberry and bitter chocolate. Silky, sweet and nicely concentrated, with expressive flavors of cassis, violet and espresso complicated by a hint of menthol. Finishes with big, chewy tannins and very good length.