2012 Duo de la Conseillante
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The 2012 Duo de Conseillante is much better than the 2011: lively, vivacious red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, a touch of sous-bois and cigar humidor. I like the delineation here. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip on the entry. Certainly this Duo is not short of substance with a gentle tannic grip towards the finely balanced, harmonious finish. Excellent for a deuxième vin . Tasted at La Conseillante vertical at the property.
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The spectacular quality of the 2012 Conseillante has also resulted in a good second wine. The dark ruby/purple 2012 Duo de Conseillante has loads of fruit, but less depth and ripeness than its bigger sibling. Nevertheless, it is well-made and best drunk over the next 7-8 years.
90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. pH 3.76. 22% of crop – more than usual (average 10%) because less Cabernet Franc in Conseillante. pH 3.76, 50% new oak. Deep cherry red. A touch spirity on the nose. Firm but velvety and generous, sweet, almost red fruited. Approachable and still fresh. (JH)
About the producer
Château la Conseillante was built in 1750 and named after the proprietor, Libourne business woman Catherine Conseillan. The reputation of the wines quickly grew and her wines became some of the most expensive in the region.