2023 Château La Conseillante Pomerol

Château La Conseillante 2023

Château La Conseillante, located in the prestigious Pomerol, proudly presents their 2023 vintage. Rated with an impressive score of 98-100 by William Kelley, this wine is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc.

Harvest and Ripening

The 2023 harvest started on September 7 and lasted until October 2, with grapes picked plot by plot. The wine matures in 70% new French oak barrels, 27% second-year barrels and 3% in amphorae, which contributes to its complex and refined taste.

Tasting notes

Château La Conseillante 2023 reveals a striking floral bouquet of violets, lilac, raspberries, exotic spices, candied orange, pipe tobacco and rose petals. In the mouth the wine is medium to full bodied, supple and fleshy. The texture is lush and mouth-filling, with a layered core of pure, vibrant fruit framed by sweet tannins. The finish is long and precise, which contributes to the elegance and refinement of the wine.

Conclusion

The 2023 vintage of Château La Conseillante is known for its excellent concentration and fresh ripeness. The wine combines hedonistic pleasure with delicate precision and juiciness. This vintage, with its balance and harmony, will develop further after several years of maturation and reveal even more depth and complexity. The recommended drinking window is from 2028 to 2042, making this wine ideal for both direct consumption and longer aging.

Ratings: 98-99 Alexandre Ma, 98-100 Wine Advocate, 98 Decanter, 97-99 The Wine Independent (L. Perrotti-Brown), 97-98 James Suckling, 97+ Markus del Monego, 97 Jane Anson, 96-98 Vinous (N. Martin), 95-97 Jeb Dunnuck, 95-97 Vinous (A. Galloni), 95 Falstaff Magazine