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La Conseillante 1964 75cl

AOC | Pomerol | Bordeaux | France
CHF 475.65
Critics scores
88 By Robert Parker
I had an excellent bottle of the 1964 La Conseillante in the late eighties that proved to be better than I indicated in my tasting notes in the first edition of this book. Medium ruby, with some amber at the edge, this wine has a sensational nose of smoky, almost buttery, nutty, superripe, plummy fruit and herbs. In the mouth, it is round, generous, even opulent, with a great deal of concentration, and a long, alcoholic finish. By the standards of the chateau, this is a larger-framed, more muscular wine than usual. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 11/89.
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Château La Conseillante
Located on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, Château La Conseillante is one of the most emblematic properties in Pomerol. With its roots tracing back to the 1700s, La Conseillante has been under the ownership of the Nicolas family for just about 150 years, and has uniquely remained unchanged ever since. Situated on the appellation’s boundary with Saint- Émilion, bordering those of L’Évangile and Cheval Blanc, the original 18 plots of vineyards stretch across 12-hectares in eastern Pomerol. Today, fifth generation Bertrand and Jean-Valmy as the joint managing directors, carry on to pursue higher levels of excellence. In 2007, they released the estate’s second wine, Duo de Conseillante. And by 2012 they renovated their winemaking facilities to allow for separate vinification of each vineyard holding. The Grand Vin, La Conseillante is a firmly structured Merlot and Cabernet Franc blend that is equally complex and rich of dark fruits and oriental spices. One of Pomerol’s greatest names, Château La Conseillante consistently produces five-star wines with a great sense of ancestral tradition.