2020 Chateau La Conseillante
One of the wines of the vintage is the 2020 La Conseillante, a blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc that wafts from the glass with inviting aromas of raspberries, red cherries and mulberries mingled with exotic spices, violets and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and vibrant, it's a beautifully elegant, sensual wine with a deep core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, extravagantly floral finish. This is a Pomerol of striking purity and sophistication. Congratulations to Marielle Cazaux and her team for surpassing even what they achieved in 2016 and 2019 with this brilliant 2020! ~ (100) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-6-2023
~ (97) Neal Martin, Vinous 12-1-2022
~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 12-1-2022
So much black truffles here with dried earth, too. Black berries. Crushed stone. Plus violets. Full-bodied. Very plush with velvety tannins. Gentle yet very structured. Succulent. Clear and bright. Superb depth and length. Goes on and on. Thoughtful. Soulful. Try after 2028. ~ (99) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 3-28-2023
Still looks very youthful. Quite a spread of flavours here, rather as I would imagine from a biodynamic estate. Firm, dry, savoury finish after initial opulence. Masses of tannin – far more than in most 2020 right bankers and Graves. Should age well! But too drying to enjoy yet. ~ (17.5) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 11-9-2022
Another utterly brilliant wine from this team, the 2020 Château La Conseillante is based on 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc that saw 70% new French oak. Unquestionably in the same league as the 2019, this beauty offers an incredible bouquet of pure blue fruits, cassis, violets, spring flowers, and truffle. This carries to a full-bodied, seamless, incredibly elegant, layered Pomerol offering perfect tannins, the vibrant, focused, structured style of the vintage, impeccable balance, and a gorgeous finish. As always, this wine is more about purity, finesse, and elegance than power. It offers pleasure even today yet should be given a decade in the cellar, and it will be a 40- to 50-year wine. ~ (99) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 3-29-2023
~ (97) Neal Martin, Vinous 12-1-2022
~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 12-1-2022
So much black truffles here with dried earth, too. Black berries. Crushed stone. Plus violets. Full-bodied. Very plush with velvety tannins. Gentle yet very structured. Succulent. Clear and bright. Superb depth and length. Goes on and on. Thoughtful. Soulful. Try after 2028. ~ (99) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 3-28-2023
Still looks very youthful. Quite a spread of flavours here, rather as I would imagine from a biodynamic estate. Firm, dry, savoury finish after initial opulence. Masses of tannin – far more than in most 2020 right bankers and Graves. Should age well! But too drying to enjoy yet. ~ (17.5) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 11-9-2022
Another utterly brilliant wine from this team, the 2020 Château La Conseillante is based on 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc that saw 70% new French oak. Unquestionably in the same league as the 2019, this beauty offers an incredible bouquet of pure blue fruits, cassis, violets, spring flowers, and truffle. This carries to a full-bodied, seamless, incredibly elegant, layered Pomerol offering perfect tannins, the vibrant, focused, structured style of the vintage, impeccable balance, and a gorgeous finish. As always, this wine is more about purity, finesse, and elegance than power. It offers pleasure even today yet should be given a decade in the cellar, and it will be a 40- to 50-year wine. ~ (99) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 3-29-2023
SKU: SK3551999-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau La Conseillante
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau La Conseillante
FORMAT : 750ml