La Chenade – Lalande-de-Pomerol – Red – 2022:

 

The Lalande-de-Pomerol Benchmark: La Chenade (Durantou)

La Chenade is the superb value offering from the Durantou family, the driving force behind Pomerol’s legendary Château L’Église Clinet. Produced in the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, this wine benefits from the same meticulous winemaking and clay-gravel terroir, yielding a claret of remarkable finesse and immediate charm.

Tasting Notes

• **Colour:** Rich plum colour with a deep, dark core.
• **Aroma:** Seductive aromas of brambled dark fruits, redcurrant jelly, and a hint of woodsmoke, spice, and licorice.
• **Palate:** Soft, supple, and medium-bodied, the wine is beautifully balanced. It showcases a core of juicy fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant) framed by elegant, integrated tannins, culminating in a persistent, fresh, and refined finish.

Food Matching & Cellaring

This wine is a versatile and reliable choice for classic British cuisine. Serve slightly below room temperature (16-18°C).

• **Food Matches:** Perfect with traditional steak and kidney pudding, roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, or game casserole.
• **Cellaring:** Built to drink well early but has the structure to age gracefully for a decade or more.

Lalande-de-Pomerol 2022
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