Conseillante Pomerol 2000

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Conseillante
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol (Right Bank, Bordeaux).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈80%), Cabernet Franc (≈20%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96 (2010). James Suckling 97; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Spectator 95; Neal Martin ≈92

Tasting Note
Silky Pomerol: kirsch, red and black cherries, plum, cocoa, violets, incense and truffle notes; polished, fine tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck (including Peking duck), mushroom/truffle risotto, braised oxtail; Asian pairings: char siu, beef rendang, shiitake hot pot; aged cheeses.

Production Method
Temp-controlled fermentation, malolactic in tank; ~18 months ageing in French oak (high % new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Nicolas estate since 1871; 12 hectares on the Pomerol plateau; ~4,000–4,500 cases annual grand vin production.