La Conseillante’s 2003 is better than expected given the sandy, gravelly soils of this sector of Pomerol, which did not fare well in this vintage. Sweet raspberry fruit intermixed with licorice, incense and a touch of herbs are followed by a medium-bodied, fully mature, ripe wine.
Winespectator (90)
Very pretty aromas of crushed berry, sandalwood and raspberry jam. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins. Balanced and refined. Well done.
Vinous (86)
The 2003 La Conseillante has a modest nose of red fruit, embers, tree bark and leather, though it clearly is missing the vigor and vivacity of the 2001 or 2000. The palate is medium-bodied with notes of dark chocolate and sage infusing the black fruit. There is a lactic element to this La Conseillante, not unattractive but certainly nowhere near the quality of other vintages. The heat of the growing season just denuded this Pomerol (and others) of its terroir expression and now it feels rather static. Drink now as it will not improve further. Tasted at La Conseillante vertical at the property.
