2013 Duo de la Conseillante
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The 2013 Duo de Conseillante offer light damp earthy scents mixed with light brambly red fruit, though it comes across as a bit “skinny” after the excellent 2012 Duo. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin and decent substance for a 2013, although it feels a little hard and mean towards the finish. At least there is some freshness here, but it is a second wine that I would drink sooner rather than later. Tasted at La Conseillante vertical at the property.
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This estate’s second wine, the 2013 Duo La Conseillante, is a light, pleasant, superficial, but fruity effort with no vegetal or astringent characteristics. It will offer uncritical quaffing for 5-6 years.
La Conseillante's 2013 Duo de Conseillante is one of the better and more complete second wines I tasted. Pliant and expressive for the year, the 2013 graces the palate with exquisite red-hued fruit, sweet rose petal/violet notes and gently spiced overtones. There is so much to like in this delicious, up-front Duo, a wine that punches above its weight in this very tricky vintage. The blend is 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc. The Merlot was picked between September 27 and October 5, while the Cabernet Franc was picked from October 5 to 7.
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.