Magnum - Château La Chenade - Lalande de Pomerol 2018

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 La Chenade comes from gravel soils and was picked September 17-25 for the Merlot, September 25 for the Cabernet Franc, then matured in 30% new oak. It has a perfumed blueberry and black currant bouquet; touches of violet petals and orange peel come through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. There is a nice bite to Denis Durantou’s Lalande-de-Pomerol, and an attractive saline finish. Excellent.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

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Vinifera

88-90 /

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Le nez présente des notes fruitées et mentholées. Très jolie bouche, finement structurée avec une trame dynamique. Très joliment fait. 

The Wine Cellar Insider

87-89 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

The forward, plum and floral wine is medium-bodied, round, soft and already delicious. You can enjoy this on release.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

This is produced by Denis Durantou of Château L’Eglise Clinet. The vineyard is in Lalande de Pomerol on gravel-based sandy soils. The 2018 La Chenade is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc with 30% new oak. Deep purple-black in color, the nose is slightly reticent and broody, offering notes of tar, chargrill and damp soil to begin, giving way to a core of fresh plums, black cherries and kirsch plus touches of bay leaves and iron ore. Medium-bodied, the palate is fresh and juicy with plenty of bright black fruit and a plush texture, finishing long and refreshing.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

This is really delicious and fresh with lovely dark berries and purity at the same time. Medium body, fine tannins and a lovely finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

88 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

87-90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019

Shows an herbal note out front, with light cherry and damson plum fruit. Silky finish.