2010 シャトー・ラグランジュ、サン・ジュリアン

Tasted blind. Deep garnet but youthful. Dusty and rather dry on the palate and hard to predict the future here. I think it will come round because the fruit and the structure are in balance. Drink 2022 - 2035

This is precise, with pure, unadorned cassis, blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors woven with toasty vanilla and anise. Offers a lovely, rounded feel, despite its obvious weight. Very long.

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Lagrange gives up notes of baked blackcurrants, stewed plums and fried herbs with nuances of crushed rocks and balsamic plus a touch of fungi. Full-bodied, the palate has a firm line of grainy tannins and fantastic freshness helping to define the black fruit and earthy flavors, finishing a little lifted. Drink 2020 - 2033

Beautiful structure, sleek, powerful and finessed. A little subdued right now and needs another three to four years to fully open. Gunsmoke, campfire and grilled sandalwood arrive after a good half hour in the glass, and this has a ton of potential, showcasing the progress that was rapidly being made by Lagrange in these years - but I would still recommend the 2009 if you are opening any time soon. 60% new oak. Eric Boissenot consultant. Drink 2025 - 2044

The 2010 Lagrange has one of the most Pauillac-inspired aromatics amongst the flight of Saint-Julien’s with blackberry, wild hedgerow, hints of iodine and a light floral element. You could lose yourself in these aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, a superb line of acidity, more approachable than the 2010 Ducru-Beaucaillou with a harmonious light spiced finish with gentle grip. This is another outstanding Saint-Julien. Superb. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal. Drink 2022 - 2055

Loads of tension and form. It can be cellared for decades, but it’s balanced and beautiful already. Lots of blueberry, licorice and blackberry character. Drink 2018+

Flowers, leather, sweet spice and vanilla. Lively and focused, detailed and nuanced – in high definition. Gorgeous blackcurrant and black cherry elements. Fruity, but the balance is equally split between freshness and fun, and complexity and seriousness. Not the most demonstrative, but for purity, tension, terroir signature and drinkability this is excellent. Very enjoyable. Drink 2024 - 2045