The second wine of L’Eglise-Clinet is pure Merlot aged in 50% new oak. It displays great precision on the nose with scents of wild strawberry, blood orange and a hint of tangerine, all with sizzling definition and zest. This is so lively and “animated”. The palate is medium-bodied: lifted on the entry with dense dark berry fruit laced with crushed stone and a touch of black tea. Like all of Denis Durantou’s 2010, this is underpinned by extraordinary freshness and vitality, whilst the finish has immense precision. Tasted November 2012.

(93-95 pts)

Meaty nose with dark ripe fruit and a touch of smoke. Opens up with violets, chalk and cherry blossom. Full-bodied and intense on the palate with polished tannins and a long soft finish. Juicy and pure. Drinks well already, but will of course soften with time. Second wine of Pomerol's sensational L'Eglise Clinet. Better in 2017.

– jamessuckling.com, Feb 2013

[100M] Fine black fruit concentration to smell; rich, concentrated wine with a lively acidity and fine, firm tannin; long, sweet, pure core of fruit, vital in the ‘blackcurrant and lemon’ style, warm, moderately complex, and with very nice length. A gentle glow on the aftertaste, so not exactly refreshing, but good balance in this year’s atypical style. 2016-26 [M.Schuster, Bordeaux Mar/Apr 2011]