Tasting Notes

ABV:

15 %

Notes

François Mitjavile’s Côtes de Bourg property is always worth serious consideration if you like exotic, hedonistic Claret. Produced from 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec, the 2010 is probably richer than its 2009 counterpart. Notes of damsons, mulberries, sweet fruit and earth on the nose. This is wonderfully aromatic and complex (as usual). There is a creamy intensity on the palate with hints of dried fruits, cherry stones and cassis – velvety, deep and complete.

Critics score

Score:

100

Source:

Neal Martin, Vinous

Date:

04/2020

Notes

The 2010 Roc de Cambes has a high-toned floral bouquet with rose petal and violet scents, but missing some complexity and delineation. The aromatics feel “blocky”. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, quite extracted towards the finish with dates and figgy notes infusing the black fruit. It just does not kick on and lacks some tension. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal.

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