2010 Bordeaux futures offer

BARDE HAUT 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: WA 91-94
WS 92
WCI 91-93

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Robert Parker Writes : Readers looking for an exuberant, nearly flamboyant, exceptionally well-made St.-Emilion should check out this effort from the Garcin family, which has done such a fabulous job with their Graves, Haut-Bergey, and Pomerol, Clos l’Eglise. A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from a beautifully situated vineyard near Troplong Mondot and Trottevielle, this cuvee reveals terrific fruit on the attack, mid-palate and finish. Abundant cassis and black cherry char... read more

BEYCHEVELLE 2010 SAINT JULIEN FUTURES
score: JS 95
WA 94
WS 93

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James Suckling writes: "Beautiful aromas of blackberries, currants and flowers. Very aromatic. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and gorgeous fruit. It's polished and very refined. One of the best Beychevelles in years. Try in 2018."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Showing better from bottle than it did from barrel, where it was also impressive, but not quite at this level, the 2010 Beychevelle displays sweet black cu... read more

BOUSCAT 2010 CUVEE LA GARGONE BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR FUTURES
score: JS 92
WA 91

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James Suckling writes: "What a nose with sweet berries and wonderful flower. Exotic. Full body with fine tannins and a long stylish finish. Wonderful density and balance to this wine. 20% Malbec in this. Drink or hold."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The 2010 La Gargone, which is a very limited production of 7,000 bottles, is a blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 18% Cabernet Franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. I don’t th... read more

BRANAIRE DUCRU 2010 SAINT JULIEN FUTURES
score: WA 94
WS 94
JS 94
IWC 90-93

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "This wine is more backward than I would have normally expected, but nevertheless, it is very impressive. The 2010 Branaire-Ducru displays an inky bluish purple color and loads of mulberry, raspberry, black currant, graphite and floral notes in its intense aromatics. Medium to full-bodied , with sensational ripeness, purity, texture and length, the tannins are slightly more prominent than I remember from barrel, but they are sweet and ri... read more

BRANE CANTENAC 2010 MARGAUX FUTURES
score: WA 95+
IWC 92-95
JS 94
WS 93

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "With a gorgeously evolved, extremely complex bouquet of forest floor, spring flowers, lead pencil shavings and red and black currants, this full-bodied, dense, ruby/plum/purple-colored wine hits the palate with an opulent, fleshy, full-bodied richness, silky tannins, and a very layered, profoundly concentrated style that is, at the same time, both powerful and sublime. This gorgeous wine from proprietor Andre Lurton will benefit from 3-... read more

CALON SEGUR 2010 SAINT ESTEPHE FUTURES
score: IWC 94-97
JS 96
WA 94+

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Ian D'Agata writes in International Wine Cellar: "Bright ruby-purple. Complex, pure aromas of fresh blueberry, blackcurrant, truffle, violet and black pepper are accented by sexy new oak (100% this year, up from 90% in 2009). Began a bit brooding in the middle palate but gained in pliancy and richness with air, showing enticingly pure and remarkably concentrated flavors of dark berries lifted by spices and very harmonious acids. This gorgeous, seamless wine finishes e... read more

CANTENAC BROWN 2010 MARGAUX FUTURES
score: WA 94+
JS 94
IWC 91-94
WS 92

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James sucking writes on jamessuckling.com: Chewy and structured, with ripe fruit and ripe tannins. Tar and dark fruit character. Full body. Super polished. Very Cantenac-Brown in personality. Best in a long time from here. 

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The greatest Cantenac Brown I have ever tasted, the 2010 is one for the ages. Dense purple, with an extraordinary nose of sweet forest floor, blackberry jam, pen ink and graphite, thi... read more

CLINET 2010 POMEROL FUTURES
score: JS 97
WA 96+
WS 95

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James Suckling writes: "Gorgeous nose with lots of dark fruit like plum and blueberries. Crushed pepper and chalk with wild strawberries and vanilla. Dense and velvety on the palate with superbly polished tannins and great depth. It's absolutely gorgeous now but needs at least five to six years of bottle age to really shows its great quality."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The blend is largely dominated by 85% Merlot... read more

CLOS FOURTET 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: WA 98
WS 95
JS 94

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The wine has an opaque blue/black color and abundant notes of forest floor, spring flowers, black raspberry and blueberry liqueur in the aromatics along with hints of espresso and white chocolate. The wine is dense, full, rich, unctuously textured and very full-bodied, with its extravagant glycerin, fruit and extract covering the wine’s somewhat tannic structure. This is a bigger, more restrained and structured wine than the o... read more

CLOS L'EGLISE 2010 POMEROL FUTURES
score: WA 95

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The Garcin family has made so many top vintages of Clos l’Eglise since taking over this estate in the late nineties that it is difficult to say 2010 will turn out better than 2009, 2005, 2000 or 1998, but it is unquestionably a top-flight effort for both the vintage and the appellation. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, this full-bodied wine exhibits a dense purple color, a sweet perfume of jammy boysenberries and black curra... read more

COS D'ESTOURNEL 2010 SAINT ESTEPHE FUTURES
score: WA 97+
JS 97
IWC 93-96
WS 95

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The 2010 is a more structured, restrained, less flamboyant version of the 2009. A final blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that hit 14.5% natural alcohol, this wine (which represents only 55% of the estate's production) is full-bodied, classic and built along the lines of the 2000 (although that wine was made before Reybier acquired the estate and upgraded quality significant... read more

CROIX DE LABRIE 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: WA 95
JS 92

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Always one of the sexiest wines from Bordeaux, and probably best drunk in its first decade of life, this hedonistic fruit-bomb offers up oodles of jammy black cherry and black currant fruit interwoven with some floral notes, subtle oak, lead pencil shavings and a bit of toast. Voluptuous, full-bodied and silky smooth, with no aggressiveness, the tannins seem to melt on the palate, while the finish is long, supple and extravagant. Drink ... read more

CROIX TAILLEFER 2010 POMEROL FUTURES
score: JS 92-93

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From James Suckling: "This organic wine shows lots of dark fruits and mineral character with hints of wood. It is really enticing. This seems almost like a St. Emilion in structure with its intense, linear character. Organic." read more

D'ISSAN 2010 MARGAUX FUTURES
score: WA 95
JS 94
IWC 91-94
WS 91

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "A complete, medium to full-bodied, exquisite Margaux from this medieval, moat-encircled, compellingly beautiful estate in the southern Medoc, D’Issan’s 2010 is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The deep, gravelly soils mixed with clay have provided extraordinary aromatics. The yields were ridiculously low (22 hectoliters per hectare) and the wine tips the scaled at 13.7% natural alcohol. Production wa... read more

DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 2010 SAINT JULIEN FUTURES
score: JS 100
WA 98+
WS 97
IWC 93-97

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James Suckling writes: "The nose is phenomenal with perfect aromas of Cabernet Sauvignon with currant bush, blackberries and minerals. A pure expression of Cab. The palate is perfect with a full body, but has perfectly integrated tannins with a texture like the finest cashmere. It's strong but noble with perfect form and beauty. All in harmony. A fabulous wine that everyone who loves Bordeaux should have a bottle or case of. Better in 2020."

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DUHART MILON 2010 PAUILLAC FUTURES
score: WA 96
JS 93
WS 91

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Dense purple, with classic notes of cedar and lead pencil shavings as well as gobs of back currants and licorice, the wine has a full-bodied mouthfeel with fabulous precision and density. It also possesses a long, silky finish with moderately high tannins, but they are ripe and well-integrated. The wood is clearly pushed to the background in this dense, full-bodied Pauillac, which should drink beautifully for 30+ years. If you can&r... read more

FAUGERES 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: JS 95
WA 92
WS 92

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James Suckling writes: "Very fruity and rich wine with dried strawberries and blackberries. Full body, with an opulent palate of ripe fruit and toasted oak. Yet racy and refined with a beautiful balance. It's fresh and racy. Try after 2018."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The estate’s most abundant cuvee of about 5,000+ cases is the 2010 Faugeres, a blend of 85% Merlot with the rest mostly Cabernet Franc and... read more

FLEUR CARDINALE 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: WA 95
WS 93
JS 93

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From The Wine Advocate: "The greatest Fleur Cardinale since the 2005, the super-powerful, rich, opaque purple-colored 2010 exhibits beautiful floral notes intermixed with black raspberry, blueberry and boysenberry fruit as well as a hint of minerality. Exuberant and flamboyant with full-bodied richness, stunning purity and an impressive, textured mouthfeel and finish, this beauty should age effortlessly for 12-20 years."

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FONPLEGADE 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: WA 94+
JS 92
WS 90

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Concentrated black fruits intermixed with spring flowers, some high class, subtle toasty oak, graphite and a touch of blackberry and cassis all jump from the glass of this dense, full-bodied, formidably endowed, massive wine. It needs a good 5-7 years of cellaring. This could turn out to be one of the longest-lived wines ever made at Fonplegade, lasting 25-30 or more years. This is an absolutely brilliant wine, and probably the best to ... read more

GAZIN 2010 POMEROL FUTURES
score: WA 96
JS 95
WS 93

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Wow! This wine exceeded my enthusiastic barrel tasting notes. A big, back-strapping blockbuster from Gazin, in which the oak seems to be pushed into the background (thankfully), the wine offers up notes of caramelized black cherry and black currant fruit interwoven with mocha, white chocolate, subtle toast and hints of coffee beans and tobacco leaf. The exceptional aromatics are easily followed up by a full-bodied, powerful, broodingly ... read more

GISCOURS 2010 MARGAUX FUTURES
score: JS 95
WS 94
IWC 92-94
WA 91

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James Suckling writes: "Aromas of mint and currants with hints of fresh herbs. Then turns to plum jam. Full body, with well-integrated tannins and pretty fruit. Long and caressing. This is really outstanding. Better in 2017."

James Molesworth writes in Wine Spectator: "Features a lightly firm, singed alder frame around a core of dark plum, cherry and cassis bush notes. Taut tar and warm paving stone notes fill in on the finish. Shows ... read more

GRAND PUY LACOSTE 2010 PAUILLAC FUTURES
score: WA 95
JS 95
IWC 91-94
WS 93

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "An absolutely magnificent wine from this very popular estate, which sits well off the Route du Vin, just to the southwest of the town of Pauillac, its classic creme de cassis and floral notes are well-displayed. The wine possesses supple tannin, a full body, voluptuous character and a layered, impressively textured mouthfeel. This is a brilliant effort from Grand Puy Lacoste that can be drunk in 4-5 years or cellared for three decades o... read more

GRUAUD LAROSE 2010 SAINT JULIEN FUTURES
score: JS 96
IWC 92-95
WA 93+
WS 93

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James Suckling writes: "Ripe raspberries and blueberries with hints of fresh flowers. Deep nose of dark fruits. Full body, with silky tannins and a beautifully integrated tannin structure. It's long and very refined. Better than 2009. Try in 2018."

Ian D'Agata writes in International Wine Cellar: "Inky-purple. Intense aromas of cassis and dark plum are complicated by earthy underbrush. Very sweet and supple in the mout... read more

HAUT BAILLY 2010 PESSAC LEOGNAN FUTURES
score: WA 98
JS 98
WS 95

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Deep plum/purple, Haut-Bailly’s 2010 required some coaxing to appreciate its subtle notes of barbecue smoke, lead pencil shavings and creme de cassis as well as its touches of pomegranate and forest floor. The oak is pushed far into the background and the tannins are extremely silky, but the intensity of the wine is profound and the finish lingers for close to 55 seconds. This wine is ripe yet delicate, powerful yet stylish, a... read more

HAUT BERGEY 2010 PESSAC LEOGNAN FUTURES
score: WS 92-95
WA 92-94
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From the Wine Advocate: "This estate is well-worth following given the fact that is always a realistic value and in most top vintages an over-achiever as well. Owned by the Garcin family, the 2010 Haut-Bergey (from a vineyard near Haut-Bailly) is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot (unusual for this area). Possessing a deep ruby/purple hue as well as notes of creosote, charcoal, tobacco leaf, black currants and cherries, this sleeper of the vintage is opulent and luscious ... read more

HAUT BRION 2010 PESSAC LEOGNAN FUTURES
score: WA 100
WS 99
IWC 96-99
JS 97

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "As for the 2010 Haut-Brion, it does not have the power of Latour’s 2010 or the intense lead pencil shavings and chocolaty component of Lafite-Rothschild, but it is extraordinary, perfect wine. It has a slightly lower pH than the 2009 (3.7 versus the 2009's 3.8), and even higher alcohol than the 2009 (14.6%). The wine is ethereal. From its dense purple color to its incredibly subtle but striking aromatics that build inc... read more

LA CONFESSION 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: WA 93
WS 90-93
JS 93

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "An absolutely stunning wine from the Janoueix family, this dense, full-bodied, wonderfully floral and blueberry/blackberry-scented wine shows some toasty vanillin, but then hits the palate with a full-bodied thunder and cascade of glycerin and fruit in its luscious personality. Captivating and seductive, thick, juicy, full-bodied and pure, this is a beautiful St.-Emilion fruit bomb to drink over the next 10-15 years." read more

LA CONSEILLANTE 2010 POMEROL FUTURES
score: JS 98
WA 96
WS 96
IWC 90-93

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James Suckling writes: "Beautiful nose with cocoa powder, exotic flowers, candied violets and loads of dark berries. Great aromatic complexity. Amazing texture on palate with a superb precision and silky tannins. So beautifully composed showing already great harmony. Difficult to wait! Better in 2018."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "A brilliant effort from this property, known for the sheer elegance and finesse of its wines, ... read more

LA DOMINIQUE 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: WS 94
JS 94
WA 93

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James Molesworth writes in Wine Spectator: "Delivers a gorgeous note of crème de cassis, followed by dark plum, anise, blackberry coulis and blueberry reduction notes. A glorious display of fruit, with well-embedded charcoal and graphite accents that help the finish drive on with authority. Should age wonderfully. A very strong showing for this estate. Best from 2016 through 2030."

James Suckling writes: "Polished and rich ... read more

LA FLEUR MORANGE 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: WA 94+
JS 93
WS 92

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The more traditional cuvee, the 2010 La Fleur Morange is an equal-part blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from a tiny, 4.5-acre parcel. This is showing better from bottle than it did from barrel. Remarkably, it has 15.5% natural alcohol, which may be the highest level of natural alcohol of any of the wines from the better estates in Bordeaux. Of course, there is not much of it, since yields were 17 hectoliters per hectare, so there are ... read more

LA FLEUR PETRUS 2010 POMEROL FUTURE
score: JS 98
WA 97
WS 97
IWC 92-95

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James Suckling writes: "Fresh and clean with hazelnut, chocolate and berry character. Truffles too. Full body, with silky tannins and a tangy finish. I like the balance and finesse to this young Lafleur Petrus. So refined and beautiful. Better in 2017."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "This wine has a character similar to its cross-street neighbor, Petrus, displaying sweet mulberry and intense black fruit characteristics, with ... read more

LA MISSION HAUT BRION 2010 PESSAC LEOGNAN FUTURE
score: JS 100
WA 98+
WS 97
IWC 94-97

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James Suckling writes: "This is crazy. The nose is so unique with the iodine, stones and currant aromas with wet earth and mushroom. Aromas like this don't usually come out until 10 years or so in the bottle. Classic nose for this estate. Full-bodied, with an amazing palate of firm yet polished tannins and a solid palate. So dense and gorgeous. It is really stunning. Try in 2020."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "A stro... read more

LA PROVIDENCE 2010 POMEROL FUTURES
score: WS 95
JS 95
IWC 92-95
WA 92+

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James Molesworth writes in Wine Spectator: "This is packed with fruit, but maintains a restrained feel overall, as the core of plum, blackberry and black currant seems content to wait for now. Richly layered, displaying seamless graphite and black tea notes that frame the finish, with a lovely tug of loam echoing on the very end. An impressive combination of density and polished poise. Best from 2016 through 2030."

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LA TOUR CARNET 2010 FUTURE HAUT MEDOC
score: WA 93
JS 92

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Probably La Tour Carnet’s best since their 2001, the 2010 La Tour Carnet exhibits wonderful ripeness, a dense ruby/purple color, notes of licorice, camphor and some toast as well as lots of black currant and blueberry fruit. It is medium to full-bodied, with attractive sweetness of tannin, good acidity, excellent delineation to its component parts, and a full-bodied, impressively long finish. This wine may close down somewhat,... read more

LA VIOLETTE 2010 POMEROL FUTURES
score: WA 100
WS 94
IWC 90-93
JS 92

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Sadly, there's not a whole lot of production to this microscopic estate in Pomerol, but the name says it all. The awesome aromatics include not only raspberries, black cherries, and blackberry, but also the floral perfume of an haute couture house. Its terrific aromatics are followed by a wine with quintessential elegance married to almost unbridled density of fruit, all presented in a flawless and seamless concoction of full-bo... read more

LARCIS DUCASSE 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: WA 98+
JS 96
WS 94
IWC 90-93

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The wine boasts 14.6% natural alcohol and is a final blend of roughly three-fourths Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, cropped at a ridiculously low 19 hectoliters per hectare. Notes of licorice, garrigue, incense, smoked meats, espresso, creme de cassis and blackberry liqueur jump from the glass of this unbelievably intense wine. Remarkably full, with compelling freshness and precision, this is a fabulous effort in 2010. It will proba... read more

LE CLARENCE DE HAUT BRION 2010 PESSAC LEOGNAN FUTURES
score: JS 94
WA 93
WS 93

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James Suckling writes: "Quite jammy on the nose with lots of fruit. Plums, berries and jam. Full body, with a fluid center palate and chewy tannins. Round and rich. Seems more upfront and friendly than the second wine of La Mission. 52% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Better in 2018."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The second wine of Haut-Brion is now called Le Clarence de Haut-Brion, ... read more

LE GAY 2010 POMEROL FUTURES
score: WA 99
WS 95
JS 94

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Le Gay is performing sensationally, even better than my wildly enthusiastic tasting notes from barrel might have predicted. Inky opaque purple, and presenting a formidable and foreboding nose of camphor, black truffles, graphite, blueberries and blackberries as well as hints of smoked meats and floral nuances. Just about everything seems to be present in this smorgasbord of aromatics delights. The wine hits the palate with powe... read more

LE PETIT MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2010 PAUILLAC FUTURES
score: JS 96
WA 91
WS 91

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James Suckling writes: "This is clearly the best second wine that Mouton has ever made. Truly superb with blackberries and currants on the nose. Full body, with super velvety tannins. The length is so wonderful and delicious. Dense yet super balanced. Hard not to drink now. Better in 2018."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "It is a fabulous wine, but if you want to drink something reminiscent of Mouton Rothschild before 2025, it... read more

LE THIL COMTE CLARY 2010 PESSAC LEOGNAN FUTURES
score: JS 93
WA 91-93
WS 91

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James Suckling writes: "Wonderful aromas of crushed blueberries, blackberries and sliced mushrooms follow through to a full body, with a dense palate and very polished tannins. A little chewy but it's soft textured and delicious. Can't wait to try it with bottle age. Try in 2017."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "A stunning sleeper of the vintage, this blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon was made by w... read more

LEOVILLE BARTON 2010 SAINT JULIEN FUTURES
score: JS 97
WA 96+
WS 96
IWC 93-96

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James Suckling writes: "Aromas of pure blackberries and violets follow through to a full body, with super velvety tannins and a delicious balance of sweet fruit, light vanilla and nuts. Really savory and beautiful. Superb wine. I like this better than 2009. Try in 2018."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "A splendid showing, much stronger from bottle than it was from barrel, the Leoville Barton is one of the spectacular wines of ... read more

LEOVILLE LAS CASES 2010 SAINT JULIEN FUTURES
score: WS 99
JS 99
IWC 94-97
WA 96+

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James Molesworth writes in Wine Spectator: "(Collectibles) Stunning and pure from the get-go, with intense cassis and blackberry fruit. Ultimately takes a slightly austere approach, with a wrought-iron structure driving along while pastis, black tea, licorice snap and asphalt notes course underneath. Long and loaded with grip, this remains remarkably fine-grained. A very chiseled Cabernet that is wonderfully precise and incredibly long. Best from 2020 through 2040." ... read more

LEOVILLE POYFERRE 2010 SAINT JULIEN FUTURES
score: WA 98+
JS 95
WS 93
IWC 90-93

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The wine out distances both Leoville Las Cases and Leoville Barton, but all three of them are compelling efforts. Full-bodied, dense purple in color, with floral notes intermixed with blackberries, cassis, graphite and spring flowers, this full-bodied, legendary effort is long and opulent, with wonderfully abundant yet sweet tannin, a skyscraper-like mid-palate and a thrilling, nearly one-minute finish. This spectacular effort from Poyf... read more

L'EVANGILE 2010 POMEROL FUTURES
score: WA 98+
WS 97
JS 96
IWC 92-95

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Another spectacular effort from L’Evangile, the 2010 is a close rival to the 2009 and should be fascinating to compare with that vintage over the next 30 or so years. Stunningly rich and black/purple in color, the 2010 L’Evangile offers up the tell-tale floral note as well as black raspberry jam intermixed with cassis and kirsch. There are also ethereal floral notes and a hint of background oak. The pH is slightly ab... read more

LYNCH BAGES 2010 PAUILLAC FUTURES
score: JS 98
WA 96
WS 96
IWC 90-93

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James Suckling writes: "A wine with great beauty and finesse. Such elegance and ethereal quality for this estate. Full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a juicy delicious finish. Long and beautiful. This is the best Lynch in a long, long time. I love the precision here. Try in 2018."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Lynch Bages is an absolutely brilliant wine, and somewhat reminiscent at this stage in its development o... read more

MALESCOT ST. EXUPERY 2010 MARGAUX FUTURES
score: WA 95
JS 95
WS 94
IWC 91-94

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Gorgeous, flowery, classic Margaux once again, the 2010 Malescot St.-Exupery continues to show virtually no toasty oak, given the impeccable balance and full-bodied, full-throttle style it possesses. Black raspberries, creme de cassis and spring floral notes intermixed with forest floor and a hint of charcoal are followed by an opulent, sexy, full-bodied wine whose tannins have become much sweeter, while the wine is less restrained yet ... read more

MARGAUX 2010 MARGAUX FUTURES
score: JS 100
WA 99
WS 98
IWC 91-94

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James Suckling writes: "This was phenomenal from barrel and remains so. The aromas are spellbinding. It smells like a bouquet of pink roses and then goes to currants, berries and citrus. Full body, with wonderfully refined tannins. It starts discretely and then grows to different levels and dimensions like a slow but big high tide. The texture is so beautiful. Try it in 2020 or beyond."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The 2010... read more

MONTROSE 2010 SAINT ESTEPHE FUTURES
score: WA 99
WS 97
JS 97
IWC 91-94

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Montrose is a fabulous wine, and I was leaning toward giving it a three-digit score, which it may ultimately merit after it resolves some of its very sweet tannin. It is not as soft or flamboyant as the 2009, but it is a great classic, coming in at 13.9% natural alcohol. Representing 64% of the total production, the final blend is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot (which is one percent di... read more

MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2010 PAUILLAC FUTURES
score: JS 100
WA 98+
WS 98
IWC 95-98

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James Suckling writes: "This is pure Cabernet Sauvignon magic with incredible aromas of currants, blackberries and light spices. Tiny hints of hazelnut. Wet earth. Full body, with super velvety tannins. The purity of fruit is breathtaking. It goes on for minutes. This is 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot. Try after 2020."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: "Only 49% of the production made it into the 2010 Mouton Rothschild, which ... read more

PALMER 2010 MARGAUX FUTURES
score: JS 97-98
WA 95-97
WS 95-98

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James Suckling writes on jamessuckling.com: This nose is crazy with treacle tart, dark fruits, spices and milk chocolate. I was in a state of amazement tasting this. Full bodied and very powerful with wonderful ripe tannins and intense nuts and dark chocolate on the palate. This is more powerful than 2009. I am blown away. 

From the Wine Advocate: "The 2010 Palmer, which is 50% Merlot and the rest mostly Cabernet Sauvignon except for 6% Petit ... read more

PAVILLON ROUGE 2010 MARGAUX FUTURES
score: JS 96
WS 94
WA 94

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James Suckling writes: "This the greatest Pavillon Rouge ever made. Aromas of flowers, smoke, currants and raspberries follow through to a full body, with super silky tannins and a long, long finish. This is balanced and refined with wonderful depth. Hard to believe it's a second wine. Better after 2018."

James Molesworth writes in Wine Spectator: "This is lovely, with a powerful backdrop of graphite and tar, harnessed by flav... read more

PICHON BARON 2010 PAUILLAC FUTURES
score: WA 97+
IWC 93-96
WS 95
JS 95

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: Administrator Christian Seeley thinks the 2010 is the greatest Pichon Longueville Baron he has ever made, equaling some of the estate’s colossal wines from vintages such as 1989 and 1990. It was certainly showing well when I stopped by the chateau in January. Opaque purple, with loads of charcoal, licorice, incense and some exotic Asian spices along with abundant cassis liqueur, blackberry and hints of roasted coffee and spring flowers,... read more

PONTET CANET 2010 PAUILLAC FUTURES
score: WA 100
JS 100
WS 97
IWC 94-97

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James Suckling writes: "The aromas to this are incredible with blueberry, minerals, dried flowers, and stones. It goes to dried meat and spices. Full body and incredibly integrated with blackberry, licorice, and minerals. There's a wonderful purity to this. It goes on for minutes. The quality of tannins is amazing. Seamless. There's an amazing transparency that shows you all the elements of the wine's unique terrior. Try after 2018." read more

PUYGUERAUD 2010 CUVEE GEORGE BORDEAUX COTES DE FRANCS FUTURES
score: JS 92
WS 91

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James Suckling writes: "Super refined and polished with beautiful fruit and minerals. Full and beautiful. Love the quality of the tannins. Refreshing. 45% Malbec, 20% Merlot and the rest in Cabernet Franc."

James Molesworth writes in Wine Spectator: "Offers a mix of dark black currant and bright damson plum fruit flavors, intertwined with singed mesquite and bergamot notes. The long, taut finish should flesh out with modest cellaring.... read more

RIEUSSEC 2010 SAUTERNES FUTURES
score: WA 90-92

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Neal Martin writes for Wine Advocate: "Sporting 140gms/L residual sugar, the 2010 Rieussec displays impressive clarity on the nose, with fresh pineapple, grapefruit and a touch of lime flower, and tangible minerality. The palate has that “Tropicana” vibe with guava, almond and pineapple that slightly obfuscates the terroir towards the finish. This is a highly enjoyable, comparatively rich 2010 Sauternes, but without the intellect of some of the finest examples of the... read more

ROL VALENTIN 2010 SAINT EMILION FUTURES
score: JS 95
WA 92
WS 92

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James Suckling writes: "This has lots of salty, juicy and enticing character to it. Full and velvety with gorgeous fruit So sexy. So sexy and elegant. Wonderful freshness too. Bright and sassy."

Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: A strong showing from this blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc that hit 14.7% natural alcohol, the 2010 Rol Valentin exhibits oodles of sweet black currant and black raspberry fruit along with some toasty o... read more

SAINT PIERRE 2010 SAINT JULIEN FUTURES
score: WA 97

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: The final blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 22% Merlot has resulted in a wine of great power, stature, gravitas and density. The wine has a black purple color and a brilliant nose of scorched earth, creme de cassis, espresso roast, blackberries, truffles and licorice. Full-bodied, extremely powerful, yet with abundant sweet tannin, this stunning effort should prove sensational if given 7-10 years of cellaring. It should also last for 30-40 year... read more

SARGET DE GRUAUD LAROSE 2010 SAINT JULIEN FUTURE
score: WS 90-93
JS 90-91

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From the Wine Spectator: "Really pure, with a delightful mix of plum, cassis and black cherry. Long on the finish, with sanguine and tar notes mixed together, staying fresh. A very solid second wine"

James Suckling writes on jamessuckling.com: Firm and fruity with currant and black berry character and a orange peel character below. Full and silky. Bright acidity. Very direct. Second wine of Gruaud. 

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SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2010 ROUGE PESSAC LEOGNAN FUTURE
score: WA 98+
WS 96
JS 95

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Robert Parker writes in Wine Advocate: This is an extraordinary performance once again from the Cathiard family, the proprietors of Smith-Haut-Lafitte. They think the 2010 is even better than the 2009. (I disagree, but only slightly.) This wine has laser-like definition in its an remarkable nose of a subtle charcoal fire interwoven with spring flowers, creme de cassis, blueberry liqueur and spicy wood. Full-bodied, stunningly concentrated, long, rich and moderately tannic, th... read more

VIEUX CHATEAU CERTAN 2010 POMEROL FUTURES
score: JS 100
WS 98
WA 96-98
IWC 94-97

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James Suckling writes: "A perfect wine with perfect purity of fruit. It shows gorgeous aromas of blackberries, currants and cedar with hints of chocolate. Full body, with a lovely sweetness of fruit and ripe tannins. It goes to chocolate, hazelnut and spices. Nutmeg too. Sexy and incredible. It has so much depth of fruit and density. Better in 2020."

James Molesworth writes in Wine Spectator: "(Collectibles) A stunner, this marries st... read more