The 2020 La Conseillante Bordeaux Blend is a distinguished red wine from the Pomerol sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by La Conseillante, this vintage has garnered exceptional acclaim from several renowned wine critics, reflecting its outstanding quality and potential for long-term aging.
This blend comprises 86-87% Merlot and 13-14% Cabernet Franc, aged in 70% new French oak. It boasts an alcohol content of 14.5%. The wine has received near-perfect scores from multiple reviewers, highlighting its superb craftsmanship and elegance.
James Suckling awarded this wine 99 points, praising its "balance and energy" and noting the "blackberry, black-olive, tar and walnut character." He emphasized its "superb tannin quality" and remarked that the wine is "full, but very compact," with layers that build on the palate. Suckling concluded that this "subtle and structured young wine...really goes on and on" (jamessuckling.com).
Similarly, Jeff Leve also rated it 99 points, describing it as "bottled sexiness" with "violets, lilacs, truffle, chocolate, black cherry liqueur, licorice, and plums" on the nose. He highlighted its "silky, fresh, sensuous textures" and the "level of purity found in the multiple layers of perfectly ripe, elegant fruits." Leve predicted that this wine could reach a perfect score as it ages (TheWineCellarInsider.com).
Decanter gave the 2020 La Conseillante 98 points, calling it a "seriously memorable wine" with "blackcurrant patisserie, scented flowers, and dark chocolate." The review noted its "juicy and lively" palate, "creamy" texture, and balanced tannins, making it a "real ‘drink me’ wine" (Decanter).
Jeb Dunnuck, who also rated it 99 points, praised its "incredible bouquet of pure blue fruits, cassis, violets, spring flowers, and truffle." He described it as a "full-bodied, seamless, incredibly elegant, layered Pomerol" with "perfect tannins" and "impeccable balance" (jebdunnuck.com).
Neal Martin of Vinous awarded it 97 points, lauding its "beautifully defined" aromatics and "medium-bodied" palate. He noted the wine's "saline entry" and "discreet touch of white pepper," concluding that it is a "La Conseillante for long-term ageing" (Vinous).
The highest praise came from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, which awarded a perfect 100 points. William Kelley described it as "one of the wines of the vintage," with "inviting aromas of raspberries, red cherries, and mulberries" and a "beautifully elegant, sensual" profile. Kelley commended the "powdery tannins" and "extravagantly floral finish," declaring it a "Pomerol of striking purity and sophistication" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).
Wine Enthusiast provided a barrel sample score of 94-96 points, noting the wine's "dense but velvety" tannins and "obvious power and concentration" (Wine Enthusiast).
Overall, the 2020 La Conseillante is a highly praised Bordeaux blend that promises exceptional aging potential and an exquisite drinking experience.