A solid, briary, grippy, tarry Pauillac, with a sappy edge to the kirsch, blackberry, plum skin and steeped fig notes, liberally laced with anise and tar. Shows good energy through the finish, with a cassis bush note echoing. Best from 2017 through 2035. Wine Spectator
Daron Watson
unctuous perfume ~ rich n dark palate
unctuous perfume ~ rich n dark palate
9.5Nathaniel DiMaggio
Solid bottle! 2010 is going to be a stunner for Bordeaux
Solid bottle! 2010 is going to be a stunner for Bordeaux
8.8Vino Joe
It was very good but not fantastic or special. Long decant definitely improved it (drank over 6 hours). Very well balanced if a little narrow. Consistent fruit notes with some earthiness. Wanted to like this even more but it seemed to ultimately under punch it’s weight a bit to me.
It was very good but not fantastic or special. Long decant definitely improved it (drank over 6 hours). Very well balanced if a little narrow. Consistent fruit notes with some earthiness. Wanted to like this even more but it seemed to ultimately under punch it’s weight a bit to me.
9.3JJG
Solid foundation perhaps opened too soon. Not overwhelmed nor surprised (solid but lacked the wow effect I’ve gotten on premier crus or second growths that are a third or half the price)
Solid foundation perhaps opened too soon. Not overwhelmed nor surprised (solid but lacked the wow effect I’ve gotten on premier crus or second growths that are a third or half the price)
8.9Arden Barnett
Commanderie de Bordeaux. Theme was BBQ and 2010 vintage. Fantastic event. Needed more decant time.
Commanderie de Bordeaux. Theme was BBQ and 2010 vintage. Fantastic event. Needed more decant time.
9.1Pete S. Tulyathan
Dark, dense ruby. Explosive nose of dark fruits, flowers in the spring, pencil shavings, mint. Very mouthwatering. Velvety tannins, full body, medium plus acidity. Ripe, rich, and complex. Mineral aftertaste and long finish. 95-96.
Dark, dense ruby. Explosive nose of dark fruits, flowers in the spring, pencil shavings, mint. Very mouthwatering. Velvety tannins, full body, medium plus acidity. Ripe, rich, and complex. Mineral aftertaste and long finish. 95-96.
9.6Trevor
Beautiful wine
Beautiful wine
9.5Tan Ernest
Too young and harsh. This needs time
Too young and harsh. This needs time
8.0Alaina Molinaro
Well balanced. First glass was very tannic but opened up nice. Probably needs two hours of decanting
Well balanced. First glass was very tannic but opened up nice. Probably needs two hours of decanting
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.