Chateau La Chenade Lalande de Pomerol

Château La Chenade – Owner – oenologist: Denis Durantou Denis Durantou is famous for his extraordinary estate in Pomerol, Château L’Eglise Clinet. 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. Optimal period of consumption: 2019 – 2032. Variety: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc Color: intense red-purple Bouquet : intense, beautiful, golden plums, strawberries, berries and spices Taste: very fragrant, round, layered; medium body with a vein of chocolate followed by aromas of wild strawberries, raspberries; a very strong minerality Culinary combinations: ducksdishes, game; strong-tasting cheeses. Serving temperature 16-18 ° C 92 James Suckling Points: “Allusions to Smoke, Earth and Nuts which highlight the aromas of black fruits and spices. Full-bodied, concentrated but restrained and slightly crunchy. It has a very nice dynamism and focus. A beautiful young wine to drink now. Why wait any longer ” 2016 Edition – 92 James Suckling Points:“ Very intense, merlot smell. Prunes and dried fruits. Full-bodied, round, with crunchy tannins and a long, fragrant finish. Soft and juicy. ” 2015 Edition – 91-93 Robert Parker Points:“ At Chenade 2015 it tends to red fruits on 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. Very pleasant, it can be drunk young, but it has everything it needs to be drunk with pleasure in the next 12-15 years. ”