Château La Connivence 2021

Excellent depth and width of complexity on the nose showing a touch of cocoa beans, iron, mineral, dusty spices and blood oranges to the underlying notes of black plums, cherries and blackberries. Fleshy and carnal fruits on the ductile, full-bodied palate with a mouthful of polished, fluffy tannins and a long, melted finish. A real beauty from the vintage. Already enjoyable, but can hold as well.

I loved the 2021 Château La Connivence, a juicy, elegant, medium-bodied effort that has tons to love. Red and blue fruits, sappy tobacco, and a kiss of damp earth all define the aromatics, and it has fine tannins and the vintage's fresher, focused, lively style front and center. Drink bottles over the coming decade.

The 2021 La Connivence is deep garnet-purple in color. It springs from the glass with notes of black raspberries, Morello cherries, and redcurrants, leading to suggestions of wild sage and pencil shavings. The medium-bodied palate delivers crushed red and black fruits, with a racy backbone and lightly chewy tannins, finishing with a mineral lift.