Château La Chenade Lalande-de-Pomerol 2016

Château La Chenade 2016 Producer: Château La Chenade – Lalande-de-Pomerol Owner-oenologist: Denis Durantou Variety: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc Color: intense red-purple, intense purple ripe golden berries, strawberries, berries and spices Taste: very fragrant, round, layered, medium-bodied, with a chocolate vein followed by aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries and a very strong minerality Gastronomic recommendations: ducksdishes, , cheeses with strong taste Alcohol: 14.5% Serving temperature 16-18 ° C Expected maturity: 2019-2027 92 James Suckling points: “Very intense smell, with a merlot character. Prunes and dried fruits. Full-bodied, round, with crunchy tannins and a long, fragrant finish. Soft and juicy. ” Edition 2015 – 91-93 Parker Points:“ At Chenade 2015 it tends towards red fruits in the nose – crushed strawberries and raspberry pills, sugary and somewhat … cheerful. On the palate, it has a medium body, supple tannins, it is very fine, with a serious vein of acidity. A very coherent, elegant and balanced La Chenade, with a touch of salinity at the end. A very pleasant La Chenade that can be drunk young, but that has everything it needs to be drunk with pleasure in the next 12-15 years. ” 2014 Edition – 90 Points Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com:” At Chenade 2014, Denis Durantou’s “entry-level” wine is silky and expressive, with a lot of shades suitable for his juicy, medium-bodied personality. Aromas of sweet red cherries, plum, mint and spices intertwine in the beautiful, exciting ending. ” – 91 Points Tim Atkin:“ Due to the sandier soil from which it grows, La Chenade is often the most “feminine” of Denis Durantou’s wines. The wine is really very fragrant, with a cool acidity and aromas of raspberries and strawberries. 30% new oak adds a vanilla patina. ” – 16+ Points Jancis Robinson:“ Bright ruby ​​red. Pretty light and structured. Tons of minerality at the end. ” *** Denis Durantou is famous for his extraordinary estate in Pomerol, Château L’Eglise Clinet, but he also spread his wings over Saint Emilion, Lalande de Pomerol and Castillon. Year after year, La Chenade, Montlandrie or Saintayme are among the top wines with the best value for money in Bordeaux.