28 November 2010: Ruby-garnet hue. Magnificent bouquet of blueberry, figs, violet, rose, tobacco, leather, chocolate and cedar. Sweet fruit on entry. More liquorice, spices, leather, cedar, eucalyptus and chocolate on the palate. Tannin much softened but still not yet fully integrated, showing some acidity. Balanced and complex. Lacks the concentration and persistence of the wine from this chateau from a great vintage but nonetheless a well-crafted wine with some very attractive and classic elements. Ready to drink now, and for next 6-8 years. Best to decant it for 30 - 45 minutes as the wine gains weight and complexity in the glass.
Robert Parker scored this wine 88. Based on my recent experience of this wine, I would score it 16.5/20 or around 91 using the 100 pointer system.
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