La Chenade, Lalande de Pomerol
    La Chenade

    La Chenade, Lalande de Pomerol, 2021

    91/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    86-88/100
    The Wine Independent
    88/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2021

      6x75cl

      DP

      £129.53

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    The 'entry level' wines, that is to say the wines not produced at the Durantou flagship Pomerol estate, Chateau L'Eglise Client, always rank amongst our 'best value' buys. Saintayme, Chenade, Cruzelles and Montlandrie offer excellent value for money. Since Denis' death, his long term collaborator, Olivier Gautrat has stepped up to assist Noémie and Constance. He describes 2021 as "Equilibre", a vintage of perfect balance. Slightly wild, with a herbal, medicinal hedgerow quality to the fruit. A touch of eucalyptus, good mid weight flavours of creme de mûre and raspberry on the palate. This just needs to knit together during élevage and it will be a good little drinker. 100% Merlot.

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    Critic Reviews

    91/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Rich plum colour and core of fruit, light tannins. Soft and supple, and winemaker Noëmie Durantou has done skilful work over ageing to make the structure fully integrated and charming. 30% new oak, sandy gravel soils. First time for La Chenade to be 100% Merlot, keeping the Cabernet Franc for Les Cruzelles.
    drinking window 2026 - 2040
    date of review 03/2024
    88/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2021 La Chenade, which does not contain Cabernet Franc this year, has a more complex bouquet than the Saintayme, with touches of blackberry, pine needles and just a whiff of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins on the entry, but there is a core of ripe black fruit here laced with white pepper and clove. The finish is cohesive with commendable length. No, this is not the best La Chenade I have ever tasted, but it will give pleasure over the next six to eight years.
    drinking window 2027 - 2036
    date of review 02/2024
    86-88/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2021 La Chenade is 100% Merlot, aging in 30% new oak. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it barrels out with bold notes of juicy black plums, kirsch, and fresh blackberries, plus wafts of charcoal, black olives, and lavender. Medium-bodied, the palate is plush and juicy with fantastic tension and a minerally finish.
    drinking window 2024 - 2031
    date of review 05/2022

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Lalande de Pomerol
    Producer:
    La Chenade
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet
    abv:
    14.5%

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