{"product_id":"2019-clos-du-clocher-pomerol","title":"2019 Clos du Clocher Pomerol","description":"\u003cp class=\"lc-wine-review m-0 mb-4 last:mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94+ Neil Martin Vinous 12\/21\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2019 Clos du Clocher presents a nose of beautifully defined black cherry and boysenberry fruit, truffle and hints of cedar, all very focused and full of vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Some oak has yet to be subsumed on the entry, but there is great structure here, leading to a complex, tensile finish. This is an outstanding Pomerol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“From a five-hectare vineyard on the plateau of Pomerol that's predominantly planted with old-vine Merlot (plus some Cabernet Franc from near Trotanoy), the 2019 Clos du Clocher exhibits aromas of cherries, berries and cassis mingled with hints of warm spices, licorice and creamy new oak. Full-bodied, velvety and layered, it's lively and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit and plenty of ripe tannin. This is a fine effort that should reward a bit of bottle age.” - \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (April 2022), \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e93+\/100\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eDrink 2025–2045\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lc-wine-review m-0 mb-4 last:mb-0\"\u003e“Less exuberant than 2018, this has a touch of smoky reduction at first, and shows great structure and concentration. Plump cassis and blueberry fruits, grilled black pepper spice, anise, fennel and a touch of oyster shell through the palate. Mint leaf freshness on the finish, and an uncurling of peony flowers. Harvest 20 September to October 5, fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in 60% new oak (brought down from 70% in 2018), 40% one year old (with a small trial of a glass wine globe). Bottled in May 2021.”\u003cstrong\u003e - JA Inside Bordeaux (November 2021), \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e94\/100\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\"\u003eDrink 2026–2044\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. Bommarito","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48728020517096,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4901\/8807\/files\/clos-du-clocher-et-nv_1_15.webp?v=1783699946","url":"https:\/\/shop.claytonwinehouse.com\/products\/2019-clos-du-clocher-pomerol","provider":"Clayton Winehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}