Sneaky, with a modest set of currant and tobacco aromas and a more expressive core of bramble, tar, singed cedar and warm fig paste flavors. Shows a sleekness through the finish, with a racy iron note underneath that gives this length and interesting contrast. Exhibits plenty of structure, wonderful sweetness,

A brilliant effort from this property, known for the sheer elegance and finesse of its wines, the 2010 La Conseillante offers back-to-back monumental efforts, particularly given the remarkable 2009. This estate has been on a hot streak of late. The 2010 is a slightly bigger, richer wine, but without losing

Roasted cedar, tobacco and bay leaf notes start off this structured but lively bottling, with intense currant, blackberry and black cherry flavors at the core. The iron-laced grip and pleasantly austere plum pit and licorice snap accents fill in on the tar-tinged finish.

It offers a dark ruby/plum color, nicely evolved notes of roasted herbs, sweet cherries and currants, and loamy earth, medium-weight, light to moderate tannin, and an elegant style. Intense aromas of currant bush and berries that turn to roses. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a floral, leafy and fruity aftertaste.

The nose is very detailed and lively, more breezy with vivacious blackberry, cedar and graphite scents. The palate is medium-bodied and slightly brittle in texture on the entry. The acidity is beautifully judged here with superb balance: smooth and harmonious, though it just tapers in towards the edgy, maybe angular

Intense red colour with garnet tints with a rich aroma that is elegant and distinguished of black cherry, blackberry and musk notes supplemented with a hint of smoke. Powerful first attack on the palate with pronounced minerality that is not overwhelming.

It is endowed with an exquisite bouquet, perfumed blackberry, wild strawberry, cold stone and wilted rose petals. Like in barrel, it is not powerful, yet it is blessed with wondrous precision. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity and fine tannin, a slightly masculine VCC due to its linearity and

Rock-solid, with a classic Pauillac profile of cassis, iron and graphite. Layers of blueberry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit cover the grip for now, but there’s serious muscle for the longer haul, revealing a lingering pastis hint. Structured, backward and tannic, yet showing a fat mid-palate that is more savory, broader

Medium-bodied wine with supple tannin, beautiful pure black cherry and raspberry fruit with a faint touch of orange sorbet. Seamless in texture with a refined and silky smooth finish.  

Medium-bodied with supple tannin, bright notes of blueberry, black plum with cedar. The finish reveals a subtle grain, showing length and lingering minerality.

A complex bouquet of resin, dried apricot,pears, preserved limes and lemons, dry tilled soil and dried mixed herbs with a touch of honey. On palate, a subtle, understated beauty. Only a little sweetness remains. Subtle and quite savoury. Herbal, mushroomy and earthy, showing a distinct white truffle character. Some lime

Deep golden. Aromas of Valencia oranges, honey, roasted chestnuts, almonds and a hint of clove on the nose. Very soft and light on the palate. Sweet spices and fruit , mature and simply spectacular.