2024 Château la Prade

The 2024 La Prade is fabulous. In fact, the 2024 is one of the very best vintages I have tasted. The change of blend in favor of Cabernet Franc has significantly elevated La Prade. Dynamic and vibrant in the glass, with striking depth, the 2024 is seriously impressive. Espresso, mocha, licorice, incense and lavender lift a core of blue/purplish fruit. This is one of the revelations of 2024. Don't miss it!

- Antonio Galloni (04/2025)

A very juicy and bright wine with blueberries, minerals and cherries. Medium-bodied with fine, fresh tannins and a bright, medium-long finish. 65% merlot and 35% cabernet franc.

- Zekun Shuai (04/2025)

Including more Cabernet Franc than normal, the 2024 Château La Prade is 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc from a plateau of pure limestone soils. Black raspberries, sappy flowers, green herbs, and cedar nuances all shine on the nose, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a pure, focused, elegant mouthfeel, some obvious minerality, ripe, polished tannins, and outstanding length. (05/2025)

Deep garnet-purple colored. Features cheery notes of black cherries and wild strawberries with hints of charcoal and fertile loam in the background. The light-bodied palate has nice harmony and purity with silky tannins and a soft-spoken finish. (05/2025)

Evoking aromas of dark berries, iris, dark chocolate and spices, the 2024 La Prade possesses a medium-bodied, lively and juicy palate with a good chassis of tannins and a spicy, somewhat brooding finish. This is a blend of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, a notably high proportion of the latter for this estate.

- Yohan Castaing (04/2025)