2017 Clos du Clocher Pomerol [V93][WE93][JS92][D91][JD90] WINE

Producer: Clos du Clocher 
Region: Pomerol, Bordeaux, France  
Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc 
Year: 2017 

Vinous, 93 Points 

“The 2017 Clos du Clocher has turned out beautifully. Rich, ample and voluptuous in feel, the 2017 has so much to offer. Juicy dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather, licorice and mocha abound in a plush, open-knit Pomerol that has so much to offer. This is such a delicious and compelling wine.” 

Wine Enthusiast, 93 Points 

“With 25% Cabernet Franc in the blend, this wine has an attractive perfumed black-fruit character that points up the rich Merlot. The wine, from a fine Pomerol estate, is still young, full of ripe fruitiness as well as a solid tannin base.” 

James Suckling, 92 Points 

“Plenty of tar and berry character with hints of stones and fresh herbs. Medium body, bright acidity and medium-fine tannins at the end. Lovely now. Balanced red.” 

Decanter, 91 Points 

“No frost to contend with here, giving a yield of 45hl/ha. This is displaying poised black fruits with a feeling of plump, rich damson and black cherry, with layers of dark chocolate revealing themselves through the palate. A real success, it was harvested between 25 September and 5 October, undergoing integral vinification with malolactic in barrel on 15% of the crop, and 65% new oak overall.” 

Jeb Dunnuck, 90 Points 

“An 80/20 split of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Chateau Clos Du Clocher is an outstanding 2017 that’s well worth buying and cellaring. Terrific notes of black cherries, chocolate, leafy herbs, and a kiss of forest floor all emerge from the glass, and it’s medium-bodied, textured, and offers loads of pleasure. It’s going to keep for 15+ years.” 

Alcohol: 14% 

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