Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Pont Des Arts |
Label Name: | Piet Mondrian Bdx 2016/Chp 2018/Bur 2015 |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pomerol, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 3x 750ml |
ABV: | 13.8% |
Grape(s): | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major scores for Château La Conseillante 2016: James Suckling 99, Wine Advocate 98, Vinous 97, Decanter 97, Wine Spectator 95; widely praised for structure, finesse and aging potential
Tasting Note
Fragrant violets and wild berry fruit with black plum, lavender and a saline minerality. Silky, polished tannins with spice, graphite and a long, mineral finish (ageable).
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with Sichuan pepper.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless and concrete; aged ~17 months in French oak (approx. 70% new). Bottled after élevage; limited production.
Vineyard Info
Château La Conseillante is a historic 12ha Pomerol estate known for Merlot-dominant, elegant wines. The Pont des Arts ‘Piet Mondrian’ release re-labels this signature Pomerol as part of a limited art-wine collection.