Denis Durantou - La Chenade Lalande de Pomerol 2020 (750ml) Spain Rias Biaxas AlbarinoFrom the Lalande de Pomerol appellation on Bordeauxs Right Bank, the La Chenade 2020, made by the daughters of the late, great Denis Durantou, is hugely expressive on the nose, with aromas of earthy black fruits, plums, liquorice and spice. The palate is soft and supple with plenty of bright fruit and chewy tannins. This wine can be enjoyed now with pleasure. Owned by the Durantou family since 1999, Chateau La Chenade had, until recently, been under
It is solidly built stuff with the tannic grip of a claret that
southwest at a height of 280-300 meters above sea level
Pumping over started after reaching alcohol vol% such as to extract a good amount of tannins so that these bind to the colouring substance and stabilise it over time
stewed cod fish
blood orange and raspberry with a woody
with notes of sage and wild mint
Nicely pitched between fresh and rounded
it has the approachable style of the vintage yet brings more than enough density and concentration to evolve for 30 years
Then the wine builds a beautiful level of intensity on the palate
ripe and green apple and a thick acid line
Vineyard work is organic (soon to be certified) and all the fermentation take place with indigenous yeasts
peach and citrus fruit
