Description
It's pretty rare to find a quality 2010 claret at this price - including VAT, UK duty and delivery for a dozen - and from a Cru Bourgeois Supérieur to boot. Andrew McInnes's strategy is a most unusual one for Bordeaux - to cellar his wines until they're ready to be enjoyed (Château Latour are now doing the same). And what a cellar: a vast cathedral-like space comprising hundreds of thousands of bottles at a perfect temperature underground. And that's after the time spent in barrel in equally sound conditions (there are three châteaux under one roof, including Ch Ramafort). The immaculate vineyards outside are at the highest point of the Médoc.
The 2010 is 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc and I feel this structured, classic Médoc needs decanting to open up - like many wines from this excellent vintage which demands patience. More of a roast lamb rather than beefy steak sort of wine. 13.5% vol.
Volume discounts for still wines in unmixed cases: a total of 6 x 6-bottle cases = 5%, 10 x 6 = 7.5%
Do have a quick glance at the small selection of photos below.
- pics at the Chateau
