La Chenade, Lalande de Pomerol, 2015

Name: La Chenade, Lalande de Pomerol
Brand: La Chenade
Price: 119.12 GBP

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all 2009 2015 2021 2024

justerini & brooks tasting note

Denis Durantou is famed for his wonderful Pomerol estate, Chateau L'Eglise Clinet, but he has spread his wings to St Emilion, Lalande de Pomerol and Castillon, and it is perhaps in these communes that he has best demonstrated his Midas touch. Year after year, the likes of La Chenade and Montlandrie have topped our best value poll, and now we are seeing Saintayme and Cruzelles appearing there too. This 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc cuvee from gravel parcels in Lalande de Pomerol has an intensely Burgundian profile. Ripe damsons, strawberries, bright wild berries and spice leap from the glass. The palate has layers of bright, intense fruit; a vital Chenade with plenty of tension and appeal.

critic reviews

87/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2015 La Chenade has a high-toned bouquet with Maraschino cherry, boysenberry, pine and a touch of pencil shavings. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins. This is woody and raw toward the finish. Based on this bottle, I would be concerned about its evolution. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting at Farr Vintners.

date of review 06/2025