Description
One of Jean-Philippe Janeouix?s small estates, the 2011 Le Conseiller reveals the pleasures one can find in the lower-level Bordeaux if your selection is intelligent. The impeccably well-made, rich, medium-bodied, dense plum/ruby/purple-colored 2011 offers up sweet notes of camphor, black currants, black cherries and spice, a deep style and a heady finish. Consume this sleeper of the vintage over the next 3-5 years.Tasting NotesComposition70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Petit VerdotGrape SourceBordeaux Superieur Appellation of FranceAromas & FlavorsDark Cherry, Blackberry, Blueberry & Charred MeatAging VesselsOak Barriques (20% First Fill) for 1 YearWhen to DrinkNow Through 2018Food Pairing Suggestiongrilled meats, or salmon.
