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La Conseillante 1975 75cl

AOC | Pomerol | Bordeaux | France
CHF 281.05
Critics scores
89 By Robert Parker
89 By Robert Parker
14 By Rene Gabriel
Drinking extremely well (far better than I ever believed it would), the 1975 La Conseillante surprised me with its sweet, jammy, kirsch/black-cherry/flowery nose with vague scents of truffles. Medium-bodied, sweet, and round, with hard tannin in the finish, this wine, which has often tasted disjointed and lacking depth, came through strongly in a January, 1996 tasting. Fully mature, it is capable of lasting another 5-10 years. The color reveals considerable rust and orange, suggesting more advanced maturity than the aromatics and flavors display. Perhaps there is some bottle variation, but this was a stronger, more intense example of La Conseillante than I had previously tasted.
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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.