1995 La Conseillante
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Tasting notes
The 1995 La Conseillante is now fully mature on the nose with brambly red fruit, black truffle and light copper piping aromas. It still feels cohesive and fresh, although I cannot see it improving with continued bottle age. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rustic tannin that have softened in recent years. There is a pleasing plumpness to this La Conseillante, although it feels a little simplistic and rough-hewn towards the earthy, clove-infused finish. This is an enjoyable Pomerol but one that I would drink over the next five years. Tasted at La Conseillante vertical at the property.
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Served blind. Putty notes with some of the freshness of Cabernet (the 1995 effect?). Still deep crimson. Sweet and fresh though lively rather than dense. Pencil shavings note (Cabernet Franc?) and lots of freshness on the finish. Very lively. (JR)
Luscious ruby-looking. Some evolution at the rim. Scented and meaty. The merest hint of brett? Sweet start – real vigour here. Some freshness. Great persistence. (JR)
About the producer
Château la Conseillante was built in 1750 and named after the proprietor, Libourne business woman Catherine Conseillan. The reputation of the wines quickly grew and her wines became some of the most expensive in the region.