Conseillante 2013

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

The 2013 La Conseillante definitely has one of the better Pomerol aromatic profiles with light, clean and fresh black cherry and cranberry scents, a touch of potpourri developing behind. The palate is medium-bodied with bitter cherry and cranberry notes, the oak jutting out a little at present and drying the finish. Austere for the normally more succulent and fleshier La Conseillante, hopefully it will coalesce with 3 or 4 years in bottle.

Score: 89 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2030 Date: 28 October 2016

The Conseillante is a blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc picked between 25 September and finishing with the latter on 7 October, cropped at 30hl/ha. The wine is being raised in 65% new barrels. There is something "tranquil" about the aromatics of the La Conseillante. Fresh strawberry and violet scents gently waft from the glass: nothing powerful but very pure, the oak seeming to be nicely integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. This is quite a taut and linear La Conseillante with fresh acidity, more masculine than recent vintages and perhaps edging towards a more classic style. It gently builds in the mouth and leaves just a hint of iodine on the finish. This is a fine, precise La Conseillante for mid-term drinking. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014

Classic blend of 82% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc. Attractive blueberry aromatics. Lively, fresh and clean. Fruit on the finish. Lots of charm.

Score: 90 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2030 Date: 01 April 2014

This is lively and refined with a blueberry and cherry character. Medium body with fine tannins and a tangy finish. Bright and lively. Salty. Savory. 87% merlot and 13% cabernet franc.

Score: 90 - 91 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014

A complex and concentrated nose of violets, blueberries, minerals and smoke. On the palate, gently ripe blueberry and liquorice is underpinned by supple ripe tannins. Lovely texture and balance and a structured finish. Moderate weight but a beautifully elegant wine.

Score: 91 - 93 Albany Vintners, - Date: 01 April 2014

Coffee grounds and smoke alongside the black fruit. Seems a little bit confected. Chewy, unyielding texture. Pretty tough stuff.

Score: 15 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2020 Date: 01 April 2014

Focused, with black tea, anise, blackberry coulis and black cherry notes that display good range and finesse through the finish.

Score: 88 - 91 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014