1998 La ConseillanteColour : Red Producer : La Conseillante Country : France Region : Bordeaux Sub Region : Pomerol Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 1998 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Rating : AG93 Vinous by Antonio Galloni Tasting Note : The 1998 La Conseillante is a wine that I had not encountered since 2010. This is certainly more vigorous than the previous three vintages: raspberry and crushed strawberry fruit, hints of mocha and leather, and a sprig of wild

the 2015 has a lot to offer

licorice and subtle nuances of grilled meats

with a saline finish and graceful floral lift

—Monica Larner

medium in body and fragrant

including 50% whole bunches

the wine is full-bodied and fleshy but precise

warm gravel

the palate is laden with fragrant fruitcake and exotic spice layers

barely spiced by mint and armed with strong

it will drink well between 2004-2016

A 2013 vintage from the Côte des Blancs