Chateau Malescasse, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, 2010

Tasting: Crus Bourgeois 2010

Muted but robust blackberry nose. Quite rich and juicy, fluid and sleek, has ample concentration and weight of fruit. The tannins are present and chalky without being overbearing, though the wine is far from elegant. But it delivers plenty of bang for the buck. Quite good length.

Tasting: Crus Bourgeois 2010

Balanced fine and elegant nose and palate, classic medoc graphite and cedarwood with blackcurrant characteristics.

Tasting: Crus Bourgeois 2010

Dense rim, finely expressive nose, fragrant and slightly leafy, showing pure Cabernet character, very good depth of fruit and good smooth length, the expression of a much grander wine.