2009 La Conseillante Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 97 JD 96 JL 96 WA 96 WS 96 JA 95 WE 93
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, March 2019

At once deep and rich, yet cool and delicate with a minty freshness, this is a really concentrated and super-elegant Pomerol that's now very seductive, but has the structure and vitality to live for a long time. Drink or...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

Similar in style to the 2015, the 2009 La Conseillante is another sexy, seductive, opulent even, Pomerol that offers a huge array of spiced dark fruits, cured meats, crushed flowers, and truffle. Deep, full-bodied...
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com, September 2023

Quite fragrant with its showy bouquet of violets, roses, chocolate, black cherries, and plums. Soft, elegant, bright, and fresh, with a bit of a reserved character, the wine is at the start of its drinking window. Drink...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2019

The medium to deep garnet colored 2009 La Conseillante strides confidently out of the glass with very classy Black Forest cake, blueberry compote and kirsch scents plus suggestions of violets, liquid licorice, cardamom...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, March 2012

This delivers stunning toasted spice mocha and black tea aromas while the core of plum blackberry and fig flavors is still rather reticent. The long finish is liberally laced with a racy graphite note while the perfumy...
JA 95

janeanson.com, November 2021

Creamy, deep, textured and nuanced, and after 12 years the terroir is stepping up and taking control. Soft leather notes, tobacco, soot, crème caramel, raspberry and soft strawberry puree. This is pretty much ready to...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, February 2012

Densely rich very sweet wine. It has some smoky tannins that give structure along with a dark core of dry raisin and wood flavors. It has concentration and an opaque texture.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pomerol
Vintage 2009
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2009 La Conseillante is a Bordeaux Blend red wine from the esteemed Pomerol region of Bordeaux, France. With a deep, rich garnet color, this wine exudes elegance and sophistication from the moment it is poured into the glass. The label itself is simple, allowing the wine to speak for itself.

On the nose, the aromas are captivating and enticing. Notes of Black Forest cake, blueberry compote, and kirsch are immediately apparent, followed by hints of violets, liquid licorice, cardamom, and bay leaves. There is also a touch of eucalyptus, adding a refreshing element to the bouquet.

Upon the first sip, it becomes apparent that this wine is a true masterpiece. Medium to full-bodied, it showcases a firm, grainy frame and oodles of freshness. The palate is elegantly fruited, with a dark core of dry raisin and wood flavors. The concentration and opaque texture of the wine are truly remarkable, providing a sensory experience that is both intense and refined.

The critics have unanimously praised the 2009 La Conseillante, with scores ranging from 93 to 97 points. Wine Enthusiast describes it as a densely rich and very sweet wine, highlighting its smoky tannins and concentration. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate emphasizes its elegance and freshness, while James Suckling commends its deep richness and cool, delicate minty freshness. Wine Spectator notes its stunning toasted spice mocha and black tea aromas, as well as its racy graphite note on the long finish. Jeb Dunnuck calls it a sexy, seductive, opulent Pomerol with a huge array of spiced dark fruits. Jane Anson finds it creamy, deep, textured, and nuanced, suggesting it is ready to drink with its soft leather notes, tobacco, and crème caramel flavors. Jeff Leve describes it as quite fragrant, with a showy bouquet of violets, roses, chocolate, black cherries, and plums.

Overall, the 2009 La Conseillante is a wine that demands attention and admiration. It is a true expression of the Pomerol terroir, showcasing the best characteristics of the region. While it is already drinking beautifully, it also has the structure and vitality to age gracefully for many years to come. This is a wine that should not be missed by any serious wine enthusiast.