"85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc. 2021 was the 150th vintage of Conseillante. Restrained violet and blueberry aromas, with a hint of creaminess. The medium bodied palate is crunchy and fresh on the entry, with crystalline raspberry and blue-hued fruits. The tannins are fine and textured, stopping short of grippy. 70% new oak. 13% abv. Picked 28th September to 12th October. 39 hl/ha.
C&B Score: 17.5Drinking dates: 2028 - 2040"
Merlot blend
Lay down 2028 - 2040
Dry
En Primeur
Region
Bordeaux Wine
Today's Bordeaux' wines retain a certain stoical classicism, whilst meeting more modern expectations of accessibility.