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Château Le Conseiller (Jean-Philippe Janoueix)

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2020
89
With a showy nose of licorice, smoke, espresso, cocoa and plums, the wine is round, fleshy, fruity, medium-bodied and already delicious to taste. It is difficult to find better wine in the price range on the planet. 88-90 Pts

With a showy nose of licorice, smoke, espresso, cocoa and plums, the wine is round, fleshy, fruity, medium-bodied and already delicious to taste. It is difficult to find better wine in the price range on the planet. 88-90 Pts

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2019
90
Medium-bodied, red fruits and floral notes with an earthy accent starts off this 100% old vine Merlot-based wine. Medium-bodied, soft, sweet, fresh and ripe, the wine comes along with touches of truffle and cocoa to complicate the red fruits on the palate and in the soft, polished, sweet, fruit-filled finish. This is already quite tasty, so you can enjoy it on release. This is my favorite vintage of Le Conseiller yet. Drink from 2022-2033. 90 Pts

Medium-bodied, red fruits and floral notes with an earthy accent starts off this 100% old vine Merlot-based wine. Medium-bodied, soft, sweet, fresh and ripe, the wine comes along with touches of truffle and cocoa to complicate the red fruits on the palate and in the soft, polished, sweet, fruit-filled finish. This is already quite tasty, so you can enjoy it on release. This is my favorite vintage of Le Conseiller yet. Drink from 2022-2033. 90 Pts

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Medium-bodied, soft and approachable, this 100% old vine Merlot serves up a blast of cherries, plums and licorice with a dab of smoke and espresso in the finish. It is difficult to find better wine in the price range on the planet. 87-89 Pts

Medium-bodied, soft and approachable, this 100% old vine Merlot serves up a blast of cherries, plums and licorice with a dab of smoke and espresso in the finish. It is difficult to find better wine in the price range on the planet. 87-89 Pts

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2018
90
Ripe, round, medium-bodied and fruity, with lush, juicy plums, chocolate, licorice and black cherries in a forward, ready to drink style that sells for a song. What more can you ask for in a top Bordeaux value wine? The wine is produced from 100% old vine Merlot.

Ripe, round, medium-bodied and fruity, with lush, juicy plums, chocolate, licorice and black cherries in a forward, ready to drink style that sells for a song. What more can you ask for in a top Bordeaux value wine? The wine is produced from 100% old vine Merlot.

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From 100% old vine Merlot, the wine is forward, soft fruity and juicy. Easy to drink, this is going to be fun on release. 87-89 Pts

From 100% old vine Merlot, the wine is forward, soft fruity and juicy. Easy to drink, this is going to be fun on release. 87-89 Pts

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2016
89
A top example of a Bordeaux value wine, with supple textures, ripe, sweet, dark, cherries, espresso, licorice and just a bit of chocolate in there for good measure. This is meant for early drinking pleasure.

A top example of a Bordeaux value wine, with supple textures, ripe, sweet, dark, cherries, espresso, licorice and just a bit of chocolate in there for good measure. This is meant for early drinking pleasure.

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2015
88
From 100% old vine Merlot, the wine is lush, round, forward and approachable, with a plush, chocolate, covered, black cherry, espresso and smoky note, that sticks with you from start to finish. 87-89 Pts

From 100% old vine Merlot, the wine is lush, round, forward and approachable, with a plush, chocolate, covered, black cherry, espresso and smoky note, that sticks with you from start to finish. 87-89 Pts

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2014
86
From 100% old vine Merlot, the wine is soft, forward and a true crowd pleaser with its upfront, sweet cherry and vanilla character. Drink this on release. 85-87 Pts

From 100% old vine Merlot, the wine is soft, forward and a true crowd pleaser with its upfront, sweet cherry and vanilla character. Drink this on release. 85-87 Pts

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2013
86
From 100% old vine Merlot, hints of licorice, earth and red fruit poke through the nose. Medium bodied, with light fresh cherries in the finish, this is forward, approachable and a fine value. 85-87 Pts

From 100% old vine Merlot, hints of licorice, earth and red fruit poke through the nose. Medium bodied, with light fresh cherries in the finish, this is forward, approachable and a fine value. 85-87 Pts

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2012
88
Soft, round and approachable, this is a perfect example, of charming, fruity, uncomplicated drinking.

Soft, round and approachable, this is a perfect example, of charming, fruity, uncomplicated drinking.

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From 100% Merlot, the wine is filled with tobacco, oak, soft textures and a forward style. The finish displays oak, so it's not for the oak averse. That being said, as long as you drink this young, it's one of the best Bordeax value wines available. 87-89 Pts

From 100% Merlot, the wine is filled with tobacco, oak, soft textures and a forward style. The finish displays oak, so it's not for the oak averse. That being said, as long as you drink this young, it's one of the best Bordeax value wines available. 87-89 Pts

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2011
85
Sweet raspberry, medium-bodied, easy-drinking finish. 84-86 Pts

Sweet raspberry, medium-bodied, easy-drinking finish. 84-86 Pts

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2010
89
Le Conseiller, produced from 100% Merlot combines black cherry, licorice, chocolate and soft textures to produce a top value Bordeaux wine. 88-89 Pts

Le Conseiller, produced from 100% Merlot combines black cherry, licorice, chocolate and soft textures to produce a top value Bordeaux wine. 88-89 Pts

3,947 Views   Tasted
2009
88
Medium bodied, soft, black cherries and toast are found in this crowd pleasing, forward, value priced, Bordeaux wine.

Medium bodied, soft, black cherries and toast are found in this crowd pleasing, forward, value priced, Bordeaux wine.

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2009 Le Conseiller, produced from 100% merlot, opens with dark berries and fennel. This ripe, soft textured wine will offer pleasure early. A top value wine for the vintage, it will sell for about $15 in the states. 88-90 Pts

2009 Le Conseiller, produced from 100% merlot, opens with dark berries and fennel. This ripe, soft textured wine will offer pleasure early. A top value wine for the vintage, it will sell for about $15 in the states. 88-90 Pts

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2005
85
Drink this sooner than later to grab the last of its remaining sweet, cherry and licorice personality.

Drink this sooner than later to grab the last of its remaining sweet, cherry and licorice personality.

2,773 Views   Tasted