Monthly Archives: June 2011
2010 Bordeaux – Leoville Las Cases and some Saint Emilion big hitters
This morning sees the release of Chateau Léoville Las Cases, down a bit on last year and neatly under the price of Cos. This is a fabulous Las Cases, another candidate for my wine of the vintage, modern in some … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – Figeac, Clos L’Eglise, Église Clinet, La Mission – and Uncle Tom Cobley and all
Lots of wines hitting the market today, we need to know who wants what so get you orders in please. Lafite and Carruades first tranche is out, but the Bordeaux trade is having a bit of a think about thent … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – Top Pomerol – La Conseillante and ‘Le Petit Lion’
This afternoon has seen the release of Vieux Château Certan 2010, in such limited volumes that we will struggle to fulfil existing orders. L’Evangile is also now sold out. However its release was swiftly followed by that of another wine which all … Continue reading
2010 Bordeaux – Troplong Mondot
Château Troplong Mondot’s 2010 is definitely a wine which reflects the extreme ripeness of the vintage, but also befits from the rigour and balance of the year too. Robert Parker has described it as ‘An amazing wine’ and ‘Just prodigious! … Continue reading