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2018 Château La Conseillante

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The 2018 vintage in Bordeaux is celebrated for its exceptional quality, particularly in Pomerol. This Château La Conseillante is a tour de force, offering intense aromas of ripe black fruits, violets, and licorice, with hints of truffle and Crushed stones. On the palate, it displays remarkable concentration and opulence, with velvety tannins and an extraordinarily long, complex finish, promising 30-35 years of aging potential.


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The 2018 La Conseillante is composed of 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc, with a 3.65 pH and 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a lot of swirling and coaxing to lure out the youthfully shy, incredible perfume of black raspberries, boysenberries, ripe plums and cinnamon toast, leading to notions of lilacs, clove oil and forest floor, plus a waft of iron ore. The medium to full-bodied palate is a jaw-dropping exercise in finesse, slowly unfurling in the mouth to reveal layer upon layer of bright, crunchy red and black fruits, supported by a rock-solid frame of firm, fine-grained tannins and tons of freshness, finishing long and with an impressive mineral and exotic spice firework display. It's an incredible expression of Pomerol that cannot fail to inspire a resounding "WOW" from whoever is fortunate to drink it. Tempting to broach now (albeit with a lot of air), try to keep your hands off it for a good 5 years and then drink it over the next 30 years or more.

Robert Parker
97+

A beautiful expression of this terroir, which always seems to yield a more elegant, complex style of wine, the 2018 Château La Conseillante is based on 83% Merlot and 17% Cabernet Franc that saw 70% new French oak. A brilliant perfume of blueberries, currants, spring flowers, violets, and graphite gives way to a medium to full-bodied Pomerol with flawless balance, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It closes down rather quickly with time in the glass (I followed the bottle for multiple days), and it isn't for the instant gratification crowd, but it's unquestionably a gorgeous Pomerol. Give bottles a solid 8-10 years of bottle age, and it's going to evolve for 25-30 years in cold cellars.

Jeb Dunnuck
97

A dense, layered Pomerol with lots of chocolate, walnut, and plum character. Some coffee undertones. It’s full-bodied with chewy, polished tannins and a structured, muscular finish. Solid. Elegance with power. 2018. Try after 2025.

James Suckling
2018 Château La Conseillante
2018 Château La Conseillante Sale price$310.00 | In Stock Ships from our French cellar (Delivery in 4-10 days) | Lay Down

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The Estate

Château La Conseillante is a highly regarded estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux, known for producing elegant and refined wines. Established in the mid-18th century, it has been owned by the Nicolas family since 1871. The château's distinctive purple-capped bottles are emblematic of its brand. La Conseillante's vineyards cover 12 hectares, planted predominantly with Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). The wine is known for its silky texture, aromatic complexity, and ability to age gracefully, often displaying notes of violets, a characteristic associated with the estate.

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Pomerol's Opulent Triumph

The 2018 growing season at Château La Conseillante began with a rainy spring, followed by a hot, dry summer that extended into harvest. The estate's clay-gravel soils provided crucial water reserves during the drought, while meticulous canopy management protected the grapes from sunburn. Harvest occurred from September 19th to October 4th, resulting in perfectly ripe grapes that produced a wine of exceptional richness and freshness, showcasing the unique terroir of La Conseillante.

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