Chateau La Conseillante, Pomerol, France 2020 Methode Cap Classique and lychee leap from the

and lychee leap from the glass

and brandied cherries linger seductively after each sip

cabernet franc

A wine in its infancy

Chateau La Conseillante, Pomerol, France 2020 Methode Cap Classique and lychee leap from theOne of the wines of the vintage is the 2020 La Conseillante, a blend of 86% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc that wafts from the glass with inviting aromas of raspberries, red cherries and mulberries mingled with exotic spices, violets and rose petals. Medium to full bodied, satiny and vibrant, it's a beautifully elegant, sensual wine with a deep core of fruit framed by powdery tannins, concluding with a long, extravagantly floral finish. This is a