2005 La Conseillante
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Mid crimson still. Intense wine that seems almost more Cabernet than Merlot on the nose. Still quite firm and unyielding. Inky with lots of tannin still in evidence. Very youthful. (JR)
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Cassis, black raspberries, smoked tobacco, violets, truffle, and graphite are just some of the nuances in the 2005 Château La Conseillante, an incredibly pure, full-bodied, sensationally elegant Conseillante. It has refined, elegant, gorgeous, yet building tannins, and flawless overall balance. As I’ve written in the past, this is easily a match for the Chateau’s 1990 and 2000, and it’s up with the true superstars of the vintage. I’d be hard pressed to keep my hands off bottles, but this has another 15 years of prime drinking ahead of it.
Effortlessly classic, with melted tannins at 16 years old. Soft leather, tobacco and white truffle, brambled raspberry fruits, with soft red cherry and blackberry. Smooth and integrated but still with a mint freshness on the finish. Effortless elegance and balance. Around 500 bottles left at the estate of this. This was Jean-Michel Laporte's second vintage, having arrived in 2004. 100% new oak, 3.82ph.
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.