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Online-Only Auction, 16 - 23 November 2020
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In 1803 Jean Rouchut purchased the land that today is known as Château L'Église Clinet. In 1882 a partnership between the Rouchut family and the Constant family came about and the two families produced and sold Bordeaux wine together for many years. For a time, the property was more popular in farming than in winemaking, however, that changed in 1983, when Denis Durantou took over. After two years under his management, the château’s status was on its way up and continued improving with time.
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‘The 2002 l’Eglise-Clinet has a straightforward bouquet with more tertiary scents than other vintages, airy red berry fruit laced with soy and brown spices, now approaching full maturity. The palate is medium-bodied with more black fruit than the nose suggests, quite pretty though conservative in style with a slightly dour finish. Not bad overall. Drink 2019 - 2035.’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 90/100 (Jul 2019)
‘Blackberry and dark chocolate aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a pretty, delicate finish. Very nice texture and refinement to this wine. I thought this would have evolved even better in barrel. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.’ – Wine Spectator, 90/100 (Mar 2005)
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