La Petite Église 2025

Shows depth, with blackberry, eucalyptus and fine toasted notes on the nose; the attack is taut and linear, then it builds and develops on the mid-palate into a little wine monument—vertical, juicy, with slightly sweet fruit and distinctive, very high-quality tannins; long, energetic finish with plenty of salinity. What freshness in this Petit Église!

So fragrant with Chinese five spice, cinnamon, something sweetly exotic about the spiced touches along with dried flowers and dark bramble fruit. Supple and bouncy, so well executed with such a creamy, smooth texture that really enrobes the mouth in ripe but cool, fresh blue fruit aspects. Chalky, stony touches come in on the finish with a long-lasting floral edged finish. Incredible harmony as it strikes a really great balance between concentration, weight and freshness with no one element overtaking the other. Absolutely delicious with great construction and so accessible – this will give a lot of pleasure. A joyful wine. Ageing 65% new oak.

Black cherries, flowers, licorice, cocoa, and a touch of espresso create the perfume. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine delivers sweet, lushly-textured, chocolate-coated, plums, cherries, and espresso with freshness. This is a solid example of a baby L'Eglise Clinet. Enjoy this on the young side while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. 13.8% ABV. Drink from 2028-2045. 92-94 Pts

A lovely joyful feeling, cherry pit, sinew and spice, grilled cumin seeds, turmeric, anis, very good. 30hl/ha yield, 65% new oak. Harvest August 27 to September 12, this is the earliest harvest dates on record, and the first vintage with the Petite Eglise plot that was pulled up in 2017 and now has been replanted. Olivier Guatraut cellar master with Noémie Durantou winemaker.

Right from the start, the bouquet shows depth and freshness, with hints of Morello cherries and blueberries, complemented by a touch of anise and graphite notes. Dense and slightly saline on the attack, the wine impresses with its vigor, character, and elegance. It creates an extraordinary symbiosis in which every element is enhanced and supported by a incisive acidity that underscores its vibrant, racy edge. The tannins had better watch out! Those masters of the palate have finally found a “

Dark, intense, deep purple color. Moderately intense, fruity nose, with a touch of citrus. Fleshy on the attack, juicy mid-palate, with a precise, finely textured mouthfeel and plenty of charm; the wine stretches out into a long, licorice-tinged finish with nuances of black fruit. Blend: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Alcohol: 13.8% - pH: 3.62. Yield: 34 hl/ha. Production: 5,000 bottles.