Conseillante Pomerol 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Conseillante
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key scores: Robert Parker (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 98; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98; Jeb Dunnuck 97–100; James Suckling 97; Neal Martin 97; Wine Enthusiast 94–96; Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Perfumed Pomerol with concentrated black and blue fruits, violets, graphite and spice. Silky, finely grained tannins, lively freshness and a long mineral, floral finish—elegant yet powerful, ageworthy.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck confit, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), soy-braised short ribs, beef rendang, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Hand-harvested and sorted; parcel vinified in small concrete vats; minimal extraction; matured ~18 months in French oak (≈70% new) with ~3% amphora; low yields.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned by the Nicolas family since 1871. 11.8 ha on clay-gravel soils with iron-rich subsoil. Marielle Cazaux technical director; estate certified ISO 14001 and HVE3.