The 2023 La Conseillante Bordeaux Blend, a product of the renowned La Conseillante estate in Pomerol, Bordeaux, has garnered significant acclaim from wine critics. This red wine is composed of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc and is matured in 70% new oak, with some maturation in amphorae.
James Suckling of jamessuckling.com awarded it 98 points, commending its "beauty, elegance, and length" as well as its "vivid, bright acidity" and "extremely fine-grained" tannins. He described it as a "brilliant" wine that "goes on for minutes."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated it a perfect 100 points. William Kelley praised its "strikingly floral bouquet" and "layered and enveloping core of pure, vibrant fruit." He highlighted its "sweet tannins" and "long, precise finish," noting it as "one of the great wines of the vintage."
Neal Martin of Vinous gave it 98 points, highlighting its "very well-defined bouquet with black cherries, wild strawberries, touches of violet, and a hint of crushed stone." He described the wine as "very harmonious and poised" with a "sophisticated, mineral-driven finish."
Jane Anson from janeanson.com rated it 97 points. She noted its "floral aromatics," "blueberry and blackberry fruit," and "juicy tannins." She emphasized its "textured powerful depths" and declared it "easily among the most successful wines of Pomerol in the vintage."
Decanter also gave it 98 points, calling it a "clear standout in 2023" with "dark chocolate, bitter toast, blackcurrant, and deep, dark, and rich tones on the nose." They praised its "vibrancy and richness," describing it as "smooth and sophisticated" with "great drinkability."
Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com rated it 99 points. He highlighted its "vibrant display of black with red fruits" and "striking purity, elegance, and textures." He emphasized the "silky tannins and length" and advised that it would be best enjoyed from 2029 to 2060.
The Wine Independent's Lisa Perrotti-Brown also rated it 99 points, describing it as "deep garnet-purple in color" with "playful scents of Morello cherries, wild blueberries, and juicy plums." She noted its "elegant and graceful" palate with "super-sleek kitten-soft tannins."
Finally, Jeb Dunnuck of jebdunnuck.com rated it 97 points, praising its "classic Conseillante nose of red and blue fruits, spring flowers, violets, and spice box." He described it as "beautifully balanced and elegant" with "plenty of tannins, integrated acidity, and a gorgeous finish."
Overall, the 2023 La Conseillante Bordeaux Blend has been highly praised for its elegance, complexity, and balance, making it a standout wine from the Pomerol region.