Tasting Notes

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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 17 Nov 22
La Petite Eglise 2015 is 100% Merlot and is medium to deep garnet in color. It wafts out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of dried roses, chocolate box, licorice, and underbrush, leading to a core of prunes and fruit cake, with a touch of dusty soil. Full-bodied, concentrated and with firm, grainy tannins, the palate is densely packed with flavors of black fruit preserves and finishes long and earthy.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2034
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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Feb 18
Denis Durantou's 2015 La Petite Eglise is just as compelling from bottle as it was from barrel. Classy, polished and super-refined in every way, the Petite Eglise is all class. The bright red cherry, hard candy, mint and rose petal notes are beautifully delineated throughout. Even with all of its obvious fruit density, the 2015 remains light on its feet and gracious. There is no question Petite Eglise is one of the best second wines in 2015. Actually, Petite Eglise is not really a terrific second wine, it is simply a gorgeous Pomerol. That's all there is to it.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2035
Pomerol Fine Wine

Pomerol

Pomerol, a prestigious Bordeaux Right Bank appellation, is famous for luxurious, velvety red wines primarily based on Merlot, often blended with Cabernet Franc. These wines are rich and opulent, with soft tannins and flavours of ripe plum, blackberry, truffle, chocolate, and earthy undertones, featuring a silky texture and lingering finish. Top producers include Château Pétrus, known for its depth and ageing potential; Château Le Pin, celebrated for purity and finesse; and Château La Conseillante and Château Trotanoy, known for elegance and power.