France Bordeaux Château la ConseillanteLa Conseillante

1998 La Conseillante

La Conseillante

91Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

An evolved dark plum/garnet color is followed by captivating, sexy, raspberry, soy, Asian spice, kirsch liqueur, and toasty vanillin aromas. While not a blockbuster, this opulently-textured, medium-bodied effort is a model of elegance, harmony, finesse, and complexity. This wine's low acidity as well as wonderfully ripe fruit invite immediate consumption; it should last for 12-15 years. Apr 2001, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 90/100

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Scores + Notes

Average Score

Starts off slightly herbal, but then turns to flowers, leaves and dark fruits. Decadent, turning to sweet tobacco. Full-bodied, with beautiful silky tannins and a meaty, berry and spicy aftertaste that evolves to chocolate and coffee. Complex and refined. No reason to wait.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 4,580 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2009

Wine SpectatorScore: 91/100

Robert ParkerScore: 90/100

About The Producer

The producer

Château la Conseillante

The Château 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. The vineyard actually straddles both Saint-Émilion and Pomerol with Neal Martin stating the wine style has a clear comparison with neighbouring Château Cheval Blanc in Saint-Émilion.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Pomerol

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window