Ruby purplish. Ripe red berries and soft oak notes combine in an inviting nose. Rich fruity taste, soft texture and full body. There is a good balance in spite of the acidity that makes the tannins a bit edgy in the finish. Drink or hold 2 to 3 years.
A great-value petit Rhône blend which serves up black pepper, lilac, cassis, plum, black olive. Medium body with very good length, soft tannins and ready to open with pasta or pizza.
Though still a bit closed, this one reveals generous dark fruit scents with overtones of cedar and cinnamon. Bright blackcurrant and plum flavours are somewhat overshadowed by sharp acidity and stiff tannic bite. A good wine from a fine vintage that will be slow to come around.
Ruby-purplish. Characteristic nose of black berries, smoke and a floral hint. There is lush fruit and nice freshness in the mouth while the grippy tannins provide the required firmness for a full-bodied wine that is enjoyable now with red meat but can be stored for up to 5 years.
Characteristic Merlot dark plum and earthiness on the nose with Cabernet-like blackcurrant flavours chiming in more on the palate. Has good depth of fruit and solid structure but, like most 2010 Cru Classé reds, it needs 3 to 5 years' additional cellaring.
From the ever-dependable Perrin family. A dense purple wine with a herbal, blackberry bouquet lifted with an iodine note and oak aromas; medium- to full-bodied, dry, elegant and firmly structured with juicy black-plum flavours.
Full ruby. Seductive nose with floral notes, red and black fruits; oak is well dosed. Nicely fresh on the palate, with a good balance even if the tannins are a bit sharp at this stage. Finish is dry and firm. Give it 1 to 2 years to mellow the tannic edge.