LA CHENADE
2012 Lalande de Pomerol
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux |
| Sub-district | Pomerol & Lalande de Pomerol |
| Village | Lalande de Pomerol |
| ABV | 14% |
From Denis Durantou of L'Église-Clinet fame, this is cracking. Amazingly attractive already. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Cool and classic blueberry and cassis. Very dense, very sensual. Feels lighter and more elegant than so many of the other wines tasted alongside from the vintage. The fruit is rich and nicely ripe. A touch of toffee and beautifully fine tannin on the finish - this will be great drinking from quite early on. Rating: 91 L&S (Apr 2013)
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The 2012 La Chénade has a slight New World tincture on the nose; well-defined and focused, the oak is neatly integrated, a pastille-like element emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy, ripe tannins, savoury in style with meat juices and brown spices sprinkled over the finish. Fully-mature, I would drink this over the next five to eight years. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting. Drinking range: 2022 - 2028 Rating: 89 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Sept 2022)
Denis Durantou's 2012 La Chenade is dark, supple and inviting, with plenty of sweet black cherry, plum, licorice, leather and smoke flavors. Ample and layered throughout, the 2012 is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next handful of years. La Chenade is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc taken from parcels planted on gravel in Durantou's Lalande de Pomerol estate. Rating: 91 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Jan 2016)
The nose has lots of flavour with ripe black plum giving a fleshy start on the palate. Under the fleshiness the sweet fruit there is some bilberry that refreshes, brings out the hints of spice and gives vibrancy and freshness on the long finish. 2016-26 Rating: 90-93 Derek Smedley MW, www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk (Dec 2013)
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2021 LA CHENADE Lalande de Pomerol
Bordeaux France 13.5% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Franc. Magnums
A succulent wine, with juicy berries, chocolate, walnuts, nutmeg and some orange undertones. Medium body. Vibrant at the end. Well done for the vintage. 100% merlot. Drink or hold.
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2018 CHÂTEAU LES CRUZELLES Lalande de Pomerol
Bordeaux France 14.5% Red
Merlot, Cabernet Franc.
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. 40% new oak. Woody nose. Dark berry fruit with earth and brashy wood notes. Quite a big 'dark' feel to it. Should be approachable in its youth.
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