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VINUM: "70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, die auf blauem Lehm gedeihen; dunkle Frucht, klar und rein wie ein Bergbach, Gänsehaut, Veilchen, Rosen, Lindenblüten, Safran; am Gaumen fruchtig, präzis, etwas knackige Frucht, feinziseliertes Tannin, alles ist an seinem Platz, viel Kraft und Dichte, dabei leichtfüssig wie eine Balletttänzerin; hervorragende Länge. Ein grossartiger Clos du Clocher, wird ausgezeichnet reifen."
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DECANTER: "Beautiful cool blueberry and purple floral scents on the nose - violets and roses but then changes to more red fruits after a few minutes. Extremely aromatic and open, expressive and forward. Quite ripe, this has that Pomerol opulence in terms of ripe fruit notes. Smooth and supple, bright and lively, so clean and pure. Tangy and vibrant, lots of really bright red fruits, cranberries and red cherries. Underlying power with a firm backbone that keeps the direction and sense of push from start to finish. Refined for sure, there’s no overt chew but this does have depth. There’s not the richness of 2023, but this has focus and a precise fruit profile with an enjoyable saline finish. Feels classy and sophisticated. Still has a lot of density though, the fruit is ripe, the tannins are supportive and the acidity is great ending long and cool. A great Clos du Clocher. Harvest September 5 - October 3. 85 IPT. 3.58pH. Ageing 55% new barrels with 10% small concrete vats and wine globes. A yield of 40hl/ha."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "This solid, structured Pomerol boasts a very tight and focused palate of fruit and chewy tannins, yet it remains polished and focused. This has a real sense of provenance."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, plums, blackberries, truffle, black cherries, dark chocolate, smoke, and espresso show readily in the nose, The palate is lush, supple, creamy, and vibrant, with silky tannins, length, and loads of ripe, black cherries, blue fruit, that are all accompanied by dark chocolate. Harvesting took place September 5 - October 4, making this one of the longest harvests in the history of the estate. The wine blends 70% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Franc. 13.9% ABV, 3.58 pH. Drink from 2028-2045."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, Clos du Clocher 2023 has a pH of 3.57. It was harvested in three passes, between the 5th of September and the 3rd of October. It has a deep garnet-purple color and after a couple of swirls the nose bursts with flamboyant scents of roses and violets, giving way to a core of wild blueberries and juicy plums, plus hints of underbrush and iron ore. The medium-bodied palate is densely laden with bright black and blue fruit layers, supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and beautifully knit freshness, finishing long and perfumed."
