Clos du Clocher Pomerol 1982 3000ml

Clos du Clocher is a small Pomerol estate whose name refers to the nearby village church bell tower, producing Merlot-dominated wines prized for their plush texture. The 1982 vintage is one of the legendary Bordeaux years of the 20th century, warm and ripe, and Pomerol excelled. Robert Parker once named this his favorite Clos du Clocher until the 1989 arrived, noting roasted chestnuts, ripe plums and licorice on an opulent, generously endowed palate with a lush, heady finish. This 3-liter double magnum is a rare format for a wine of this age; large bottles evolve slowly and tend to retain freshness. Fully mature, it should be enjoyed soon, carefully decanted for a celebration.