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  • Country ranking ?

    930
  • Producer ranking ?

    26
  • Decanting time

    4h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Beef

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The Story

The name “La Conseillante” appeared in the middle of the 18th century, when the influential Catherine Conseillan, who owned the property, decided to endow the estate with her name.

In 1871, the Nicolas family acquired La Conseillante, whose surface area (12 hectares – 30 acres) and plots have not evolved since, enabling the estate to hold on to its exceptional qualities. In 1960, Louis Nicolas’ heirs formed the Société Civile des Héritiers ...

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Vintage 2013

BORDEAUX 2013 VINTAGE REPORT

The 2013 vintage in Bordeaux was one of the most difficult since 1965 and 1968. Thomas Duroux of Château Palmer describes it as “the most complicated vintage in 20 years”. It rained almost continuously in the spring. Flowering was uneven, leading to poor set, millerandage and coulure. The threat of mold was alleviated by the arrival of warm, dry weather during the summer. For a while, winemakers hoped that abund...

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Consistent notes. This wine mirrored impressions from tasting 2012 from barrel previous primeur. Violets, finesse, elegance, very complex and refined. Excellent wine work.

  • 94p
Dark purple red with violet hue. Elegant nose with aroma reminiscnet of black cherries, plums and blackberries, violets, hints of gingerbread spices and elegant toasting in the background. On the palate very elegant character, good persistence and length, balanced with elegant tannins and fine acidity.
  • 94p
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Pomerol, Bordeaux
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