La Chenade - Lalande de Pomerol 2017

Vinifera

87 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Vin structuré, un peu sur la réserve actuellement, avec une très jolie trame tannique et une finale d’une bonne longueur.

Vinous

89-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/15/2018

The 2017 La Chenade, 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, is terrific. Deep, powerful and savory, the 2017 packs a serious punch. A rush of cedar, licorice, smoke, dried Mediterranean herbs and underbrush adds aromatic complexity. Today, the 2017 is showing quite a bit of tannin, but time in barrel should take care of things. This is a strong showing from Denis Durantou's Lalande de Pomerol.

The Wine Cellar Insider

86-88 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

Medium bodied and forward, this wine is soft, sweet and quite likable.

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 La Chenade comes from gravel soils in Lalande de Pomerol, picked 8 to 22 September for the Merlot and on 18 September for the Cabernet Franc, that is aged in used oak. It has a tightly wound bouquet, a little more black fruit than red, just a touch of black truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannin, a pinch of black pepper and spice, a little short but nicely balanced with a pretty, earthy finish. It is not the greatest La Chenade that I have tasted in recent years, yet given the frost damage it should be considered a success.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

Composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 La Chenade is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and has quite an earthy nose giving notes of truffles, mossy bark and tilled soil over a core of red and black plums and a waft of incense. Medium-bodied, it fills the mouth with refreshing red and black fruits supported by chewy tannins and finishes with an invigorating lift.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/17/2018

Jamessuckling.com

87-88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

A firm and silky wine with berry and cherry character. Medium body, light tannins and a clean finish.

Wine Spectator

86-89 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/4/2018

Offers a slightly tangy pomegranate and damson plum core, with high-pitched floral and rooibos tea notes. A savory echo emerges on the finish.—J.M.