L'Eglise Clinet 1995 (1.5L)

96 RP / 96 WS

One of the vintage's most awesome wines, L'Eglise-Clinet's 1995 has been fabulous from both cask and bottle. The color is opaque purple. The wine is closed aromatically, but it does offer a concoction of black raspberries, kirsch, smoke, cherries, and truffles. Full-bodied and rich, with high tannin, but profound levels of fruit and richness, this dense, exceptionally well-delineated, layered, multidimensional L'Eglise-Clinet only hints at its ultimate potential. This looks to be a legend in the making. I could not get over the extraordinary texture of this wine in the mouth. Intensity and richness without heaviness - a tour de force in winemaking! Anticipated maturity: 2008-2030. - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

One of the greatest wines ever produced at this estate, but the bottle at this tasting was corked. Nonetheless, for the record, here is my note from a tasting in Bordeaux in early 1998: A big and decadent wine that beckons you to taste it. Fabulous. Opulent aromas of fruit, game and tobacco. Full-bodied and supervelvety, with a lengthy autumnal aftertaste.--L'Eglise Clinet vertical. 1,600 cases made. - JS, Wine Spectator