Chateau La Conseillante • Pomerol, France
Château La Conseillante is a benchmark Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend from Pomerol’s blue‑chip plateau, produced by the Nic…Château La Conseillante is a benchmark Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend from Pomerol’s blue‑chip plateau, produced by the Nicolas family estate and famed for its refined, velvety style rather than sheer power. Typically very aromatic with signat…Learn More »
$265
/750ml
2019 Retail Average
98
/100
2019 Pro Rating
Silky yet intense, Chateau La Conseillante 2019 layers ripe blueberry, plum and blackberry fruit with dark chocolate, cedar and a gentle smokiness, all wrapped in haunting floral perfume. The palate feels plush but perfectly controlled, the tannins powder-fine and elongated, carrying the fruit in a long, cool, saline-tinged finish that shows why this vintage is already hailed as one of the château’s greats.
Roast saddle of lamb with rosemary; Duck breast with black cherry sauce; Truffle risotto
Château La Conseillante is a benchmark Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend from Pomerol’s blue‑chip plateau, produced by the Nicolas family estate and famed for its refined, velvety style rather than sheer power. Typically very aromatic with signature notes of violets, red and black berries, spice and, with age, black truffle, it marries silky tannins and freshness with considerable longevity, making it one of the Right Bank’s most sought‑after grand vins.