CHATEAU LA CONSEILLANTE Pomerol 2021 Bottle
Red Still Wine | France | Bordeaux | Pomerol | 75cl
£169.95 / £1,019.70 case
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Pomerol
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Description
Standing at the pinnacle of Pomerol, Château La Conseillante has spent centuries perfecting an unmistakably elegant, perfumed style. The Nicolas family's meticulous stewardship ensures this historic clay and gravel estate remains a true right bank icon. The 2021 vintage was a classically styled year defined by a cool, challenging growing season that demanded rigorous sorting, ultimately yielding exceptionally fresh, aromatic wines.
Comprising 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, the nose is wonderfully fragrant, offering signature notes of crushed violets, fresh black plum, and subtle truffle. On the palate, it delivers a masterclass in finesse. Silky, refined tannins cradle bright red berry flavours, perfectly lifted by a brilliant acidity. The finish is remarkably long, energetic, and pure, showcasing profound terroir expression.
A Deeper Dive;
Chateau La Conseillante
La Conseillante has its own unique feature, and that is its position. Its soils are not only on the Pomerol plateau but also cross over into the Saint-Emilion appellation. Its vineyard covers 12 hectares (nearly 30 acres) and and different nuances of soil-type (clay soils to the north-east and gravel soils to the south-west).
La Conseillante is made up of a patchwork of sixteen vineyard plots, the oldest of which was planted in 1958. Four soil-types have been categorised within this mosaic of vines. It also cultivates different species of plants, such as clover (used in different parts of the vineyard where vines lack vigour) and oats (used to break up the soil with their roots). Radish is also planted, particularly in clay parts of the vineyard, where it enables de-compacting and aeration of the soil. These elements all enhance biodiversity within the La Conseillante vineyard.
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La Conseillante, as an estate, boasts certain exceptional features. Firstly, its location is unique in the Pomerol appellation landscape where it enjoys an original mix of soils and sub-soils.
Secondly, the wines of La Conseillante, through their faithful expression of the place where they are grown and the meticulous attention lavished on them, are easily recognised by all wine lovers. Vintage after vintage, La Conseillante’s wines are eagerly sought-after and appreciated for their extreme finesse and soft texture and their characteristic intense bouquet expressing notes of violets and truffles.
DECANTER - 96 Points
Tasted by: Georgina Hindle (at Bordeaux, 01 Dec 2023)
Drinking Window: 2026 - 2046
"Gorgeous fragrance, very floral and almost evocative in terms of perfume, flowers, spices and dark blue fruits with hints of liquorice. Bright and shiny, but so calm and controlled. A tiny bit grippy from the grainy tannins and oak, a touch tight, but there’s such purity and gently expansive fruit - you can feel the concentration - no green elements, nothing harsh here. Pure and fine, really not a light wine but not heavy either. Crunchy, juicy, not fleshy but there’s texture here enough to give a wide mouthfeel and not feel too lean. Fun and fruity with refinement too so you're getting the Conseillante DNA. I love it, not trying too hard. You're not getting plush power but this is wonderful to open and enjoy."
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