18 Rene Gabriel
78 % Merlot, 22 % Cabernet Franc. Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Delikates Bouquet, florale Noten, Veilchen, Brombeerblüten und eine verführerische Cassisnote im Hintergrund zeigend. Im Gaumen saftig, elegant mit hochfeinen Tanninen welche seidige Konturen aufweisen, das Finale ist aromatisch und sehr lang. Kein Power- Conseillante, dafür ist das ein Pomerol, welchen man in 10 Jahren hemmungslos geniessen kann. Eine Reinkarnation vom sagenhaften 1985er! Und wenn er dieses Versprechen einhält, dann landet er schon bald bei 19/20. Fassprobe: 18/20 2023 – 2039
93 Robert Parker
The 2014 La Conseillante has a well-defined bouquet with brambly red berry fruit, minerals, touches of seaweed and light incense aromas that develop fine intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin. This Pomerol is very well poised with perfectly judged acidity. Whilst not a match for Titans like the 1989 or 2010, this La Conseillante possesses nuance and sophistication, a precision that does justice to the name. It should be earlier-drinking that other vintages that I have tasted, though given the terroir and track record, it would not surprise me if it gives 25 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted twice with consistent notes.<br/>
93 Wine Spectator
Charming and silky, this could stand in for a Chambolle-Musigny, with blood orange and damson plum coulis notes hitting a slightly higher pitch before turning to darker plum and black cherry flavors. Gorgeous floral and rooibos tea details fill in on the long, suave finish. A graceful version that will be hard to lay off, though capable of handling cellaring. Best from 2020 through 2035.—J.M