2021 Château la Conseillante, Pomerol, Bordeaux

Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 15%.

This was our first detailed tasting, and it set the standard for the whole week. Marielle Cazaux believes that the best 2021s came from estates with top terroir, a good team and the willingness to work hard; this held true all week. This is the estate’s 150th vintage; it’s outstanding. Marielle added this wasn’t an easy vintage, so the success comes with a sense of achievement. The wine is superbly floral with a hint of mint and cocoa. The tannins are seamless, the finish tight with a lick of minerality.

Drink 2027 - 2045

Our score: 17.5/20

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