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The family’s shared goal has always been to preserve this unique legacy and pass it down to the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"La Conseillante\" has a rich history dating back 300 years. It all began when the influential Libourne merchant Catherine Conseillan purchased the estate and gave it the feminine version of her last name: La Conseillante. Known as the \"Iron Lady,\" Catherine undertook a program of renovation and expansion, laying the foundation for the exceptional vineyard we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1871, the estate found its way into the hands of the Nicolas family when Louis Nicolas and Nicolas Nicolas acquired it. Louis Nicolas, with his visionary approach, revitalized La Conseillante both technically and commercially. Since 2003, Bertrand and Jean-Valmy Nicolas, representing the fifth generation, \u003cstrong\u003ehave embraced eco-responsibility and sustainable practices,\u003c\/strong\u003e ensuring that La Conseillante's legacy continues to flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2016, La Conseillante has committed to reducing its environmental impact. \u003cstrong\u003eThe estate has achieved ISO 14001 and HVE 3 certification for its environmentally responsible practices\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Conseillante comprises sixteen vineyard plots, some dating back to 1958. Four soil types have been identified within this mosaic of vines. Expertise has been a cornerstone at La Conseillante, with \u003cstrong\u003erenowned figures like Professors Emile Peynaud, Pascal Ribereau-Gayon, Gilles Pauquet, Jean-Claude Berrouet, and native son Michel Rolland contributing their knowledge over the years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2020 was an outstanding year for Bordeaux. Vinous Media blessed this year with a 98-point review and said, \u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwo thousand-twenty is an exceptional vintage for Bordeaux, certainly the best in the 2018-2020 trilogy. Quality is exceptionally high among the great wines of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 14 months in French oak barrels,  50% new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSee Critical Reviews for detailed tasting notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the wines of the vintage is the 2020 La Conseillante, a blend of 86% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc that wafts from the glass with inviting aromas of raspberries, red cherries and mulberries mingled with exotic spices, violets and rose petals. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and vibrant,\u003cstrong\u003e it's a beautifully elegant, sensual wine with a deep core of fruit framed by powdery tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, concluding with a long, extravagantly floral finish. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a Pomerol of striking purity and sophistication\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eCongratulations to Marielle Cazaux and her team for surpassing even what they achieved in 2016 and 2019 with this brilliant 2020!\u003c\/strong\u003e ~100 Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnother utterly brilliant wine from this team\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2020 Château La Conseillante is based on 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc that saw 70% new French oak. \u003cstrong\u003eUnquestionably in the same league as the 2019,\u003c\/strong\u003e this beauty offers an incredible bouquet of pure blue fruits, cassis, violets, spring flowers, and truffle. \u003cstrong\u003eThis carries to a full-bodied, seamless, incredibly elegant, layered Pomerol offering perfect tannins, the vibrant, focused, structured style of the vintage, impeccable balance, and a gorgeous finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e As always, this wine is more about purity, finesse, and elegance than power. \u003cstrong\u003eIt offers pleasure even today yet should be given a decade in the cellar, and it will be a 40- to 50-year wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e~99 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSo much black truffles here with dried earth, too. Black berries. Crushed stone. Plus violets. Full-bodied. Very plush with velvety tannins. Gentle yet very structured. Succulent. Clear and bright. \u003cstrong\u003eSuperb depth and length. Goes on and on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thoughtful. ~99 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA seriously memorable wine from La Conseillante in 2020.\u003c\/strong\u003e Uplifting and glamorous with blackcurrant patisserie, scented flowers - the Cabernet Franc showing itself on the nose, alongside herbal touches with dark chocolate. Immediately juicy and so lively and bright on the palate turning creamy with a combination of chalky and bitter tannins and touches of wet stone lifted by the almost sweet Merlot fruit with freshness all the way through. \u003cstrong\u003eA real ‘drink me’ wine with balance and harmony that grows and expands as it opens.\u003c\/strong\u003e ~98 Decanter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2020 La Conseillante was bottled in the beginning of June. This takes time to unfurl in the glass, blackberry and iris, touches of black truffle and cigar humidor, all beautifully defined. The Cabernet Franc, despite constituting a minor part of the blend plays a major role in the aromatics, lending a touch of black pepper. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline entry, here, the Merlot taking over the steering wheel, fresh and saline, a discreet touch of white pepper mixed with sage and a hint of graphite. Quite persistent in the mouth yet I feel this might close up for a time in bottle. It's quite a serious wine, less flamboyant than the previous vintage, \u003cstrong\u003eone for hardcore Pomerol aficionados.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis is a La Conseillante for long-term ageing. Superb\u003c\/strong\u003e. ~97 Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine is dense but the tannins are velvety. \u003cstrong\u003eThe combination gives a wine with obvious power and concentration wrapped in fruit that is perfumed, ripe and shot through with terrific acidit\u003c\/strong\u003ey. In the end, those tannins will give the essential structure for long-term aging. ~94-96 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau La Conseillante","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44224171213035,"sku":"CLCP20IND","price":293.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2020-Chateau-La-Conseillante-Pomerol.jpg?v=1745298612"},{"product_id":"2020-blason-de-levangile-pomerol","title":"2020 Chateau L'Evangile Blason de L'Evangile Pomerol","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98 Point \"Exceptional\" Vintage ~Vinous Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A Beautiful Second Wine. 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In fact, only a small, dirt road separates L’Evangile from Saint Emilion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the middle of the 18th century the Léglise family from Libourne were actively involved in developing the Pomerol vineyard. At the beginning of the 19th century, the lawyer Isambert acquired and renamed the estate. In 1862, L’Évangile was purchased by Paul Chaperon, whose descendants, the Ducasse family, remained the property’s owners until 1990. Paul Chaperon made the estate renowned, and constructed the L’Évangile building in the Second Empire style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSince 1990 the property has belonged to Domaines Barons de Rothschild, owners of Lafite Rothschild.\u003c\/strong\u003e DBR’s initial influence was felt through more stringent selections for the fine wines, and the creation of Blason de L’Évangile as second wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2020 was an outstanding year for Bordeaux. Vinous Media blessed this year with a 98-point review and said, \u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo thousand-twenty is an exceptional vintage for Bordeaux, certainly the best in the 2018-2020 trilogy. Quality is exceptionally high among the great wines of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e16 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e87% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe color is deep with garnet reflections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nose is marked by spicy notes reminiscent of cinnamon and cardamom prolonged by red fruits. A certain vivacity in the mouth emphasizes a fresh fruit, a subtle mix between blackberry and raspberry. The mouth ends with elegant and silky tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful second wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with black olives, tapenade, black berries, plums and chocolate. Medium to full body. Lovely fruit and spice. \u003cstrong\u003eSo complex and complete. Shows purity and excellence. A step up for this wine.\u003c\/strong\u003e 25% in concrete. Drink or hold. ~95 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this ripe wine, softness masks some firmer tannins. \u003cstrong\u003eThis second wine has a juicy character that also gives spicy density. It is full and rich, concentrating the black fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drink from 2026. ~92 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" id=\"tw-target-text\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwieiZ-uwfSEAxWT3ckDHYPSD-QQ3ewLegQIDRAU\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"\u003eThe nose is fruity with a nice maturity and a tangy side. We have notes of boysenberries, small juicy and pulpy wild black fruits and more lightly crushed redcurrants associated with a touch of pulpy wild strawberry as well as hints of mineral gravel and graphite. There is a fine, almost ashy note. We also have a discreet hint of Sichuan pepper and violet. \u003cstrong\u003eThe palate is fruity with juiciness and a nice tangy structure. 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