Château La Conseillante 1988
AOC Pomerol - 75cl
| Color: Red |
| Region: Bordeaux |
| Appellation: Pomerol |
| Producer: Château La Conseillante |
| Vintage: 1988 |
| Grape Variety: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc |
| Format: 75cl |
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The name “La Conseillante” can be traced back 300 years, to when the influential Libourne merchant Catherine Conseillan purchased the estate and gave it the feminine version of her surname: La Conseillante. Nicknamed the “Iron Lady”, she undertook a programme of renovation at the estate and extended the surface area of the vineyard, taking the total to 12 hectares (nearly 30 acres). Five generations later, the vineyard’s layout, with its mosaic of plots, remains unchanged from that time.
Since 2003, Bertrand and Jean-Valmy Nicolas, representing the fifth generation, have been writing a new chapter in the story of the estate. Faithful to the La Conseillante identity and philosophy, they have pursued the same policy of excellence undertaken by their ancestors. Sensitive and caring towards their surroundings, they manage the estate today in an ever-more eco-responsible and sustainable way.
Known for producing very fine and silky Pomerol wines, Château La Conseillante is sometimes referred to as the "Burgundy of Bordeaux." The violet, a color representative of this wine, is frequently found as an aroma in tasting notes. Merlot indeed plays a beautiful floral role, complemented by notes of licorice, candied dark fruits, and truffle. The silkiness of the tannins and the infinite length make it a remarkable wine for special occasions.