2001 Ch. la Conseillante, Pomerol

2001 is a very good Bordeaux vintage that rivals in quality other great vintages such as 1985 or 1986. Perhaps most important of all, the 2001s provide utterly sublime current drinking - although this example will also keep for another decade should you be able to resist it now. Ch. la Conseillante is amongst the crème de la crème of Pomerol producers and one which produces a feminine, almost Burgundian style of wine. It offers aromas of sweet raspberries, terroir and toasty oak ahead of a soft, silky textured palate and an abundance of seductive fruit.  This is fabulous drinking for the price and would certainly add a little je ne sais quoi to anyone's Christmas table.