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Conseillante 1995

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

Ex-cellar bottle tasted at Conseillante dinner at The Ledbury. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, it is the latter than dominates the nose at first with touches of pepper and underbrush, but then it reveals a more exotic side, crushed flowers, apricot jam and orange zest developing in the glass, then touches of kirsch and molasses. This is very complex and alluring. The palate is full-bodied, firm tannins and touch of Moroccan spice; wonderful vibrant black fruits with a tannic, roasted chestnut finish that goes on and on. Quintessential Pomerol. You could drink this now but I would prefer to leave it. Drink now-2020. Tasted December 2009.

Score: -

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2020 01 January 2011

Fascinating aromas of mineral, lilac and blackberry follow through to a full-bodied palate, with layers of silky tannins and a long finish. Just starting to come around. Give it more time.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008.

Score: 93

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2008+ 01 January 2007

Good ruby-red. Aromas of red fruits, clove, tomato, dill and smoky oak. Supple, sweet and charming, with slow-to-open red fruit flavors and suave texture. Finishes with very good length, integrated tannins and a hint of menthol. Very attractive wine, but misses out on the concentration and ripeness of the vintage best examples from Pomerol.

Score: 89

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 1998

It is tempting to give this wine an outstanding score because of its seductiveness. However, I do not think it possesses quite the level of extract and concentration to merit an exceptional rating. Nevertheless, it is an extremely pleasing style of claret. The deep ruby color is followed by an open-knit, black cherry, raspberry, and smoky, roasted herb-scented nose. There is round, lush, ripe fruit, medium body, exceptional elegance and purity, and a soft, velvety-textured finish. Think of it as liquid charm and silk.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2000-2014 01 February 1998