*Out of Stock* TF494 - Chateau du Domaine de L'Eglise 2005 Pomerol 《Terroir Collection》

Region：Pomerol

Grape Variety：95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc

Alc : 13%

🏅Robert Parker 92 pt

🏅Wine Spectator  91 pt

Domaine de l’Eglise could be the oldest vineyards in the entire Pomerol appellation. It is thought that the estate was founded in the 16th century. There are records dating the estate back to 1589.

After the purchase in 1972, Philippe Casteja was placed in charge in managing the Pomerol estate. It took several years before the estate began producing strong wines. Starting with the 2009 vintage, the quality of wine being produced at Domaine de l’Eglise took a turn for better, which is easy to see, once you’ve tasted the wines.

The 7 hectare Pomerol vineyard of Domaine de l’Eglise is planted to 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The vineyard is located not far from several famous neighbors including: Chateau LEvangile, Chateau Clinet and Chateau LEglise Clinet. The vineyard has some their best parcels are planted close to the church.

On average, the vines are an impressive 40 years of age at Domaine de l’Eglise Pomerol. The vineyard is planted to a vine density of 7,200 vines per hectare. The terroir is mostly gravel and sand with clay soil.

To produce the wine of Domaine de l’Eglise, vinification takes place in four, short, 100 hectoliter, temperature controlled, stainless vats. The wine is then aged in an average of 40% new, French oak barrels for between 16 and 18 months, depending on the character and style of the vintage, before bottling.

Robert Parker 92

Perhaps the finest offering yet from Philippe Casteja's small Domaine de l'Eglise, the Merlot-dominated, deep purple-hued 2005 exhibits plum, anise, mocha, and chocolate notes. Full-bodied and plush, with decent acidity, high but sweet tannin, and a touch of smoky oak, this full-throttle Pomerol can be drunk over the next 20+ years.