Chateau L'Eglise, Pomerol 2019

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. While they have parcels in various locations on the plateau, their best parcels are planted close to the church, not far from their old, stone chateau.

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.

On average, the annual production hovers close to 2,500 cases of Pomerol wine per vintage at Domaine de l’Eglise.