Chateau Tour du Roc, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, 2010

Tasting: Crus Bourgeois 2010

Lush, somewhat savoury nose. Broad and surprisingly soft and forward, this has ample fruit and ripe tannins, but seems very approachable for a 2010 and it lacks light and shade. Still, it’s compact and concentrated and should age quite well too. Moderate length.

Tasting: Crus Bourgeois 2010

Youthful earthy nose, graphite and damp stones, blackcurrant fruit, solid fruit on palate, liquorice finish and solid tannins.

Tasting: Crus Bourgeois 2010

Some maturity on rim, rather warm and open on the nose, good concentration, but also unexpected maturity, rather thick and a bit “stewed” with acidity on the finish that leads to lack of balance.