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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2023 La Chenade, 100% Merlot this year, opens with gorgeous aromatics. Medium in body and vibrant, with terrific energy, the 2023 is all class. Cedar, tobacco and dried herbs add an attractive savory/floral character, while bright acids that pull it all together on the close. This is beautifully done. 04/2024

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 La Chenade is pure Merlot. Last year contained 20% Cabernet Franc, but this year, Noëmie Durantou blended it into the Les Cruzelles cuvée. Picked on September 13 and matured in 40% new oak, this is noticeably reductive on the nose. It’s quite intense, although perhaps missing amplitude usually bestowed by the Cabernet Franc. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely texture and a keen line of acidity, lightly spiced with gentle grip on the slightly savory finish. Very satisfying in the mouth, this is a sensual La Chenade that will provide for delicious early drinking. 04/2024

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Yohan Castaing

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2023 La Chenade shows a dark, somber profile, evoking aromas of gentian, licorice, mulberries and violet. Medium-bodied with a layered and rich palate, it’s creamy and enrobing with velvety tannins and a long, firm finish. It was made entirely from Merlot grapes that are matured in new oak barrels, comprising 40% of the total. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

All Merlot, the 2023 Château La Chenade has a gorgeous nose of darker fruits, plums, tobacco, and subtle damp earth-like notes. Tasting like a terrific Pomerol, this ripe, medium to full-bodied, voluptuous effort excels in the vintage. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Rouge sombre et pourpre. Nez moyennement intense, fruité et légèrement épicé. Bouche tout en douceur tactile, avec du fruit, du goût. Corps et longueur moyens. 100 % merlot. Degré d'alcool : 14°30 - pH : 3,72. Production : 8 500 bouteilles. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

La Chenade has depth and layering with lots going on. Crunchy blackberry and raspberry fruit character and round tannins. 100% merlot. Better than 2022. 04/2024