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Petite Eglise 2009

Petite Eglise 2009

$89.00 USD
$89.00 USD
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La Petite Église 2009

 


Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

Second Wine of Château L’Église-Clinet

750ml | ABV: 14.5%


 

★★★★½ 4.5 / 5 (Community Average)

 


 

Professional Scores:

 

 

  • Robert Parker (Wine Advocate): 92 pts

  • Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 91 pts

  • Wine Spectator: 90 pts

  • CellarTracker Average: 91+ pts

 

 

 

 

Tasting Notes

 


From one of the greatest vintages in recent Bordeaux history, La Petite Église 2009 is a sumptuous, full-bodied, and velvety expression of Pomerol. Made exclusively from old-vine Merlot, this wine channels the pedigree of its legendary parent estate, Château L’Église-Clinet.


Expect layers of plum compote, blackberry, mocha, and black truffle, laced with hints of licorice, warm spice, and crushed violets. The palate is lush and supple, with fine-grained tannins, luxurious texture, and a long, hedonistic finish. A gorgeous, earlier-drinking alternative to the grand vin — but by no means secondary in character.

 

 

 

Drink Window:

 


Now–2030

Decant 30–45 minutes for full aromatic expression.

 

 

 

Food Pairings:

 

 

  • Duck breast with cherry reduction

  • Filet mignon with truffle butter

  • Wild mushroom risotto

  • Aged Gouda or truffled Brie

 

 

 

 

Vintage Snapshot (2009 Bordeaux):

 


2009 was a near-perfect vintage for Bordeaux, especially for the Right Bank. Warm, sunny weather produced wines of great ripeness, supple tannins, and immediate appeal—with excellent aging potential to boot. Pomerol wines, in particular, are known for their decadence and depth in 2009.

 

 

 

Winemaker’s Insight:

 


Crafted under the direction of the late Denis Durantou, La Petite Église is a single-parcel, 100% Merlot wine sourced from sandy, gravel-rich soils adjacent to the main L’Église-Clinet vineyards. Only a few thousand bottles produced each year — and never a wine to overlook.

 

 

 

Why We Love It

 


This is not your typical “second wine.” La Petite Église 2009 has all the hallmarks of a grand vin: richness, detail, and aging potential. It’s a rare chance to taste the hand of a Pomerol master at a fraction of the price — and from a historic vintage.

 

 

 

Extremely Limited – Collector’s Pick

 


Stored in ideal conditions. A rare cellar gem from one of Bordeaux’s most respected names.

 


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