90-93

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 La Chenade is gorgeous. Deep, pliant and textured, the 2024 has so much to offer Dark red fruit, mocha, espresso, lavender and licorice all meld together in a sumptuous, beautifully layered Lalande-de-Pomerol that hits all the right notes. Floral and citrus overtones perk up the vibrant finish. 04/2025

88-90

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 La Chenade was picked on September 22 and September 28 for the Merlot and Cabernet Franc, respectively. It then matured in 52% new oak. Lovely blueberry and violet scents blossom on the nose, fresh and seductive in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, gentle grip, fine backbone and a subtle graphite note on the finish. This will be difficult to resist from the get-go. 04/2025

85-87

Yohan Castaing

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 La Chenade offers up aromas of pepper, pencil shavings, dark berries and licorice. Medium-bodied, structured and firm, it's layered with a good chassis of tannins built around tangy acids, concluding with a grippy, short finish. 04/2025

89-91

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, named after the lieu-dit in Lalande-de-Pomerol, the 2024 Château La Chenade is deep purple-hued and has impressive aromatics of juicy black cherries, violets, red plums, and tobacco. This upfront, juicy, medium-bodied, round, lush 2024 is a crowd pleaser. 05/2025

90

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre et intense. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr. En bouche, la douceur tactile se mêle à un fruité optimal. C'est délicieux. Encore plus quand le dernier tiers fait monter la persistance. Un rendu remarquable pour une région qui a connu la grêle dans la nuit du 17 au 18 juin. Assemblage : 85 % merlot, 15 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 13°3 - pH : 3,67. Vendanges saignées à 15 %. Production : 10 000 bouteilles. 04/2025

92-93

James Suckling

James Suckling

A linear and crunchy red with mineral and stone character. Medium body, fine tannins and a lightly chewy finish. A blend of 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc. 04/2025