The Chicken - Lalande de Pomerol 2016

Bettane & Desseauve

92 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Nez un zeste truffé avec des accents floraux qui font saliver, la bouche dynamique possède une allonge fraîche et raffinée.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 La Chenade is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from Denis Durantou's estate in Lalande-de-Pomerol. It was picked 24-29 September for the Merlot and 6 October for the Cabernet Franc at 39 hectoliters per hectare and then matured in 40% new oak. It has a lovely nose that needed some coaxing from the glass, eventually revealing black cherries and touches of bergamot with Earl Grey following later. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, fresh right from the start, very harmonious with an elegant, quite minerally finish. Very elegant, very suave, very promising.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/28/2017

Le meilleur jamais fait ! Couleur sombre, intense, belle, pourpre. Nez fin, fruité, pur et mûr. Dense dès l’attaque et très, très fruité, le vin se développe savoureux, très agréable avec du corps et une fin de bouche un peu discrète. Longueur moyenne. Assemblage : 80 % merlot, 20 % cabernet franc.

The Wine Cellar Insider

86-88 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Medium bodied, soft and plummy with a forward personality but lacking in depth. Probably best to drink young.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 La Chenade is plump, juicy and absolutely delicious. Soft and pliant, with silky tannins, the 2016 will drink well upon release. Sweet floral and spice notes infuse a core of dark red stone fruit in this polished, classy Lalande de Pomerol from Denis Durantou. Tasted two times.

matthewjukes.com

17 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(80 Merlot, 20 Cabernet Franc) | 40% new oak | 13.5% alc. | 39 hl/ha. Very floral and seductive on the nose, this is a wild red berry concoction with stunning purity and a slim chassis but there is huge energy and drive here with actively feisty tannins overlaying epic acidity. Wonderful and in time, this will grow and grow. I expect the nose to develop more, too, into a complete beauty. 17+

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2017

80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc on gravelly part of Cruzelles. Always picked first by Denis Durantou because it's the warmest of his terroirs. New oak 40%. 1,700 cases. Luscious and florally perfumed. Not immensely long but hugely enjoyable. GV

Wine Spectator

87-90 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/10/2017

A slightly high-pitched version, with bright cherry and red currant fruit carried by a sleek structure. Doesn't show a ton of range but remains fresh and pure.—J.M.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

So delicious already with delicious depth and fruitiness, yet this always retains its balance and length. Fine tannins and a raspberry, cassis finish. You want to drink this now.