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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2021 is a super-classic La Conseillante the likes of which has not been made here in a very long time. A Pomerol of vibrancy and tension, the 2021 bristles with energy from start to finish. All the elements are so well-balanced. Aromatic and delineated, with terrific drive, the 2021 is so impressive in the early going. Dried herbs, licorice, mocha, cassis and blackberry open beautifully. The 70% new oak is already nicely integrated. To be sure, the 2021 is nervy and taut, as most wines are in this vintage. But it's all there. 04/2022

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2021 La Conseillante was picked the latest in memory, from September 28 until October 8, at 39hL/ha, and matured in 70% new oak. It comes in at 13.3% alcohol and a pH of 3.6. The beautifully defined bouquet offers blackberry, bilberry and light iris petal scents, just a suggestion of black truffle coming though with time. The harmonious palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and lightly spiced red fruit. There is a very subtle ferrous note, lovely depth and grip on the finish, and a persistent aftertaste. A beautiful La Conseillante courtesy of winemaker Marielle Cazaux and her team. 04/2022

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

A superb effort that transcends the challenges of the vintage, the 2021 La Conseillante offers up a beautifully perfumed nose of wild berries, raspberry coulis, violets, exotic spices and vine smoke. Medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping, it's a sensual, seamless wine that's deep and layered, structured around supple tannins and lively acids. Perfumed and penetrating, the 2021 isn't the most powerful wine this estate has produced, but it brilliantly exemplifies the rare structural elegance and almost Burgundian aromatic range that so often set this great estate apart from the rest of the Pomerol appellation. It's a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. 04/2022

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2021 Château La Conseillante showed beautifully, and while it's not going to match the all-time greats here, it's a quintessential, elegant, seamless Pomerol in the making. Revealing a deep purple hue as well as a spectacular nose of pure cassis, ripe tobacco, damp earth, and ample floral nuances, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, ultra-fine tannins, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. It's a remarkable effort in this challenging vintage. The blend is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, still aging in 70% new barrels, that hit 13.3% alcohol and a pH of 3.6. 06/2022

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, vive, intense et pourpre. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité et pur, se montrant très parfumé à l'agitation. Et je retrouve La Conseillante ! Minutieux en entrée de bouche, particulièrement aromatique au milieu, avec un corps fondant et très bien construit, le vin s'enrichit entre le milieu et la finale. Il s'achève long, savoureux, complexe, avec un gras inédit pour le millésime et aucune sensation de vivacité. Au contraire, il garde sa suavité Pomerolaise. Cette minutie de la composition est vraiment touchante. Assemblage : 85 % merlot, 15 % cabernet franc. Degré d’alcool : 13°3 – pH : 3,6. Saignée à 10 %. Rendement : 39 hl/ha. Elevage : 27 % en barriques traditionnelles, 3 % en amphores. Dates de vendanges : du 28 au 1er octobre pour le merlot et surtout aux très bonnes dates pour le cabernet franc (le 6 et le 12 octobre). La propriété n'a pas connu le gel. Le travail viticole très engagé a favorisé une floraison homogène, avec peu de coulure. Le vignoble a été épampré quatre fois et la vigne sans cesse relevée. Sa pousse importante pouvait empêcher l'efficacité des traitements en bio. De fait, le mildiou n'a pas impacté la production. La sérénité apportée par ce bon rendement a permis d'attendre des dates de vendanges optimales. Bravo! 04/2022

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Lovely, balanced and linear with seamless, fine tannins that are soft and creamy. Medium-bodied. Very attractive berry, light walnut and violet character. Long finish. 05/2022