Description
Mr Whirly says;
” Slick winemaking again by Denis Darantou. He continues to impress with his winemaking, with wines of finesse yet affordability. Still young, would leave this for a few more years.”
Reviews:
| Denis Durantou’s more accessible Lalande de Pomerol isn’t far behind the amazing Les Cruzelles in the value for money stakes this year. It’s a quintessence of Merlot, with a lift of leafy Cabernet Franc adding a touch of graphite. Sensuous and balanced, this is delicious to drink right now. Drink: 2018-26 Tim Atkin, 2013 |
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The La Chenade was picked between 26th September and 5th October, the Cabernet Franc the following day. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc (50% new oak) it has a ripe, quite generous bouquet with dark cherries, a touch of cassis and iodine with fine definition. The palate is medium-bodied with fine definition. I really appreciate the nervosité in the wine – great freshness with fine tannins and beautifully interwoven new oak on the finish. Seductive. Tasted April 2013.
Score: 92-93
Neil Martin, Robert Parker, May 2013
750ml
Price: £27.95
