This remarkable vintage stands out for its sublime expression of Merlot, delivered with exceptional finesse and complexity. Aromas of raspberries, violets, and dark chocolate unfold on a full-bodied, structured palate with vibrant acidity and powdery tannins, leading to a saline, licorice-tinged finish. Crafted for the long haul, this is a wine that will reveal its true elegance and depth through the decades—best enjoyed from 2029 onward.

The Wine Advocate | RP 99
Published: Apr 7, 2022
Drink: 2029-2065

The 2019 La Conseillante is performing brilliantly and rivals the 2016 as Marielle Cazaux's finest vintage at this leading Pomerol estate to date. Wafting from the glass with striking aromas of raspberries, plums, violets, raw cocoa, sweet soil tones and licorice, framed by a deftly integrated touch of classy new oak, it's full-bodied, ample and enveloping, its broad attack segueing into a seamless, layered mid-palate that's vibrant and concentrated, framed by powdery tannins and lively acids, before concluding with a long, saline finish.

James Suckling | JS 99
Published: Dec 1, 2021

The transparency and vibrancy here is impressive. From the very start it’s so aromatic, showing crushed-berry, dark-chocolate, coffee and cedar character. Full-bodied, yet tight and wonderfully tailored, with tannins that are fine-textured, but intense and so long, giving this wine great length. A joy to taste, but needs many years to soften and come together. Wonderful development here. Try after 2028.

Decanter | D 97
Published: Jan 5, 2022
Drink: 2030-2050

Vivid red pink in the glass with an expressive nose filled with softly fragrant red cherries, raspberries and purple flowers. This has a lovely texture and appeal straight away - it’s juicy and lively all the way through from start to finish but with a rich, mineral, wet stone core balanced by silky tannins. Detailed and graceful with presence and a satisfying weight on the tongue edged with lashings of black liquorice and slate. Star quality and such Pomerol glamour here with such a long finish. Lots of life ahead. A gorgeous wine.
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 14.50%
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 16% Cabernet Franc 84% Merlot

Jancis Robinson | JR 16.5++
Published: Jan 17, 2023
Drink: 2028-2044

Tasted blind. Heady and opulent on the nose. Lots to consider here. Masses of tannin but the potential for interesting fruit development. Though the finish is currently drying and a bit austere.

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La Conseillante is a vintage that cultivates its singularity. First, its position is unique in the landscapes of the Pomerol appellation, benefiting from its location from an original palette of soils and subsoils.

Through their loyalty to the place and the many attentions they receive, the wines of La Conseillante are recognizable among all.

Vintage after vintage, they are sought after for their extreme finesse and their suavity, with this colorful bouquet composed around violet and truffle.

La Conseillante is a very aromatic wine with great finesse. Floral notes of peony, aromas of red berry fruit and spices mingle with violets, the inimitable hallmark floral characteristic of this wine.
The palate offers a creamy, silky texture together with wonderful freshness and soft tannins. Possessing great ageing potential, this wine, after ten years, develops aromas of black truffles, characteristic of great Merlot from the Pomerol plateau.