The Clos l'Eglise 2008 is taut, backward and earthy on the nose, adorned with black rather than red fruit with some oak to be absorbed. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple entry. There is a fine bead of acidity here, rounded with clean dark cherry and cassis fruit. Although this is a little linear at the moment, it should blossom into a seriously fine Pomerol. Tasted May 2012.