Chateau du Domaine de l’Eglise – Pomerol – 2017
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A plushly flavoured wine with good structure, concentrated sweet fruit and an elegant finish.
ABV:
14%
Vintage:
2017
Size:
75cl
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Pomerol
Producer / Winery
Chateau du Domaine de l'Eglise
Grape Variety
Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Style
Red Wine
Winemaker
Philippe Castéja
Closure
Natural Cork
Other Classifications
Suitable for
Vegetarians
Suitable for
Vegans
Contains
Egg
Contains
Milk
Contains
Sulphites
No
Sulphites
Organic
Wine
Biodynamic
Wine
PRODUCER NOTE:
Domaine de l’Eglise is the oldest estate on Pomerol’s famous plateau, first mentioned in the Vieux Papiers du Libournaisin 1589. Originally the property of the church, the estate was secularised in the 18th century. Domaine de l’Eglise lies next to Pomerol’s church a stones throw away from Château Petrus. In 1973 the château was acquired by the Castéja family. The round, fruity Domaine de l’Eglise wine has been among the most sought after in Pomerol for many years.
VINTAGE:
Overall winter was slightly warmer than average, although January was extremely cold and dry. A warm spring encouraged early budburst, with mild conditions continuing in April. However, late April saw temperatures suddenly drop and extreme frost occurred, resulting in the lowest yield across Bordeaux in 25 years. May brought sunshine and warmer temperatures, resulting in successful flowering and good weather continued throughout June. Summer saw some heat spikes, with rainfall at the end providing relief for the vines. The 2017 wines tend to be well balanced with a good fruit-forward character.
VINEYARD:
The vines are trained according to the Double and single Guyot training method and are grown in gravel over sandy-clay soils.
WINEMAKING:
Fermentation took place with selected yeasts in temperature-controlled vats, with the total maceration time lasting for four weeks. Maturation took place in French oak barriques for a period of 18 months, of which 60% of the barriques were new.
TASTING NOTE:
Aromas of cherry, blackberry, plum and chocolate lead to a full-bodied palate with a plush structure, concentrated sweet fruit, silky tannins and an elegant chocolate note on the finish.
GRAPE:
Merlot 97%, Cabernet Franc 3%.
COUNTRY:
France
REGION:
Bordeaux
SUB-REGION:
Pomerol
PLEASE NOTE: The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information and bottle images may be subject to change according to vintage.
£59.38