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Introduction Page 3 Bordeaux Supérieur Page 31

Map of Bordeaux Page 4 Right Bank Page 32

Left Bank Page 5 Côtes-de-Bordeaux Page 32

Haut-Médoc/Médoc Page 5 Côtes du Castillon Page 33

Saint-Estèphe Page 7 Saint-Émilion Page 34

Pauillac Page 12 Pomerol Page 36

Saint-Julien Page 18Bordeaux Collection

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Margaux Page 23 Index Page 41

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Bordeaux 2010

Even before I departed for Bordeaux at the end of March thisyear, I was already hearing rumours from people in the tradeand from the media about how good a vintage 2010 was andhow it was another “vintage of a lifetime”. I must admit that Iam starting to get tired of hearing this same label attached toeach new vintage in Bordeaux. I mean, they can’t all be“vintages of a lifetime”, can they? I think that my friend andBordeaux négociant Jeffrey Davies, summed up the situationbest when he told me that “the 2010 vintage is the best vintagesince the last one.”

Now, onto more serious matters. What kind of vintage was2010? If I had to sum up the vintage, in one word that wordwould be dry. The 2010 vintage was the driest in three yearswhich meant that the majority of the grapes ripened with extraconcentration when compared to previous three years. Whenthis dry growing season was coupled with vigorous yield reduc-tion and small berry size, you tend to get wines that are veryripe, dense and high in alcohol. However, the wines are veryclassical in style and most have tremendous acidity which keepsthe wines fresh and lively.

It would be hard to classify this vintage as either a Left or Right bank vintage because to put it quite simply, itwas a Cabernet vintage. The quality of Cabernet Sauvignon on the Left Bank is un-paralled and the ripeness ofthe Cabernet Franc on the Right Bank has rarely been seen before. It is worth noting that never before have theFirst Growths of the Left Bank used such a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in their Grand Vins. Merlotexperienced some problems with poor flowering in June and it ripened very close to the rains in October. Thisresulted in very rich grapes with high alcohols. In some regards, the sheer power of Merlot is similar in style toCabernet Sauvignon, which means that many Right Bank wines have more heft than usual.

The prices for the 2010’s remain very high and in some cases they are even higher than in 2009. This forced meto adopt the same buying strategy as last year, which means that once again there are many wines which I havetraditionally purchase but passed on this year due to ridiculous pricingDespite the challenge in pricing, I feel that I have once again managed to put together a very fine selection ofwines in this offering that still represent terrific value for the money and I am also very pleased to introducemany new wines this year.

I invite you to explore this year’s offering and if you need any assistance or guidance in making your selections,please feel free to contact myself or any of my staff at the store.

Sincerely,

John Clerides, owner of Marquis Wine Cellars

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LEFT BANKThe Left Bank is the wine region of Bordeaux located on the west side of the Garonne River. It includes theappellations of Haut-Médoc, Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Listrac, Moulis, Margaux, Pessac-Léognan,Graves and Sauternes. The red wines from the Left Bank are generally dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon withsmaller percentages of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and sometimes Petit Verdot and Malbec. The whites are madefrom a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon and can have a small amount of Muscadelle. In 2010, thesuccess of the majority of the wines rests largely upon Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc playing a strongsupporting role. Both of these grapes have produced wines that are nicely aromatic but not overly tannic.

Haut-Médoc/MédocThe Médoc extends northwest of the city of Bordeaux. It is divided into Haut-Médoc, where the classifiedgrowths are also found, and the Bas Médoc, located further north on the marshes at the mouth of the GirondeRiver. Although the appellation technically covers the entire Médoc, most wines of the Médoc come from theBas-Médoc. Always one of the most reliable regions of Bordeaux, the quality of the Médoc’s in 2010 is ondisplay again. The wines produced in the southern part of this large appellation tend to be more supple, whilethe wines produced in the north are classic Médoc.

Château Belle-Vue - $36.90“One of the finest over-achievers in the southern Médoc, Belle-Vue is a 36-acre vineyardsituated close to Giscours. The 2010's final blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlotand a whopping 20% Petit Verdot hit 13.5% natural alcohol. The wine boasts a densepurple color along with sweet black currant, cherry, licorice and barbecue smoke notes,medium body, supple tannins and a refined, elegant, lusty style. It is the kind of low levelBordeaux that sells for a song and will make consumers happy.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 87-89 points

“Rounded and enticing, with a mix of crushed blueberry, plum and raspberry fruit backed by spice and toastyvanilla hints. Not shy about the toast, but there's plenty of fruit as well.”- The Wine Spectator 88-91 points

Château Cambon la Pelouse - $35.90“A major sleeper of the vintage from this 100-acre vineyard near Cantemerle and Giscours,the 2010 is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdotproduced under the guidance of well-known consultant, Claude Gros. An opaque ruby/purple color is followed by sweet black raspberry, black cherry and black currant fruit notesintermixed with notions of licorice and graphite. Medium to full-bodied and suppletextured, this sexy Bordeaux should be consumed over the next 5-8 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 89-92 points

Château Cantemerle - $64.90“A quintessentially elegant style of Bordeaux, the opaque ruby/purple-tinged 2010Cantemerle possesses elegant floral notes intermixed with hints of blueberries, raspberries,sweet red cherries and currants. Medium-bodied with impressive purity, concentration andtexture, it is not a heavyweight, but rather a well-proportioned, stylish red that should drinknicely for 15-20 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

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Château La Lagune - $109.90“Proprietress Caroline Frey has elevated the quality at La Lagune since acquiring this estate, andthe 2010 is another superb effort as well as one of the better values in Bordeaux. An opaquepurple color is followed by an extraordinary perfume of black raspberries, black currants, licoriceand subtle smoke and graphite. While uber-concentrated, full-bodied and pure, it retains bothelegance and precision as well as a sensational 45-second finish. The suppleness of the tanninsand stunning opulence suggest it will drink beautifully for 25+ years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 93-96 points

“A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot. Bright dark red. Knockout nosecombines raspberry, violet, spicy oak, minerals and dried herbs. Wonderfully tangy and delineated, withexcellent thrust and concentration to its blackberry and sweet spice flavors. Still, this comes across as a bityouthfully closed and hiding as much as it's showing today. Finishes long and scented, with substantial but finetannins. Combining finesse with power, this very impressive La Lagune ought to age very well, and my guess isthat it will develop significant complexity.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“This is tangy, with red currant, roasted mesquite, sanguine and tobacco notes. Already shows range anddefinition, with solid grip.”- The Wine Spectator 89-92 points

Château La Tour Carnet - $66.90“From their 180 acres, this large estate fashioned a blend of 53% Merlot and the rest CabernetSauvignon and small quantities of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Harvested over a three weekperiod (September 29 - October 17), it is a big, tannic, nearly over-sized wine boasting a densepurple color along with notes of graphite, blueberries, black raspberries and spring flowers. Greatfruit on the attack, a powerful, full-bodied mouthfeel and an unusually masculine, muscular stylesuggest this 2010 will require patience, but it could turn out to be one of the finest La TourCarnets ever produced. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2045.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 92-94 points

“Opaque inky-ruby. Floral, fruity nose offers dark plum, cassis, licorice and tar. Then soft and supple on thepalate, with rich flavors of blackcurrant jelly, black cherry syrup, tar, underbrush, and a lingering balsamic coffeenote. The satisfying finish shows youthfully chewy tannins and good length. This very promising wine fromBernard Magrez struck me as less oaky and more gently extracted than many of his wines from previous years.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 87-90 points

“This has good grip from the start, with a graphite underpinning to the dark plum sauce, linzer torte and blackcurrant fruit. The finish is long and well-structured. Very solid.”- The Wine Spectator 89-92

Château Potensac - $49.90“Traditionally made, yet exhibiting some modern touches such as ripe fruit, the 2010 Potensac isanother sleeper of the vintage from this estate, owned by Jean-Hubert Delon, the proprietor ofLéoville Las Cases. Classic Bordeaux notes of red and black currants, earth, and spice box arewellpresented in this deep ruby/purple-colored, medium-bodied wine, which should drink nicelyfor a decade or more.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 87-89 points

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“Very primal, with cassia and violet running from start to finish, backed by a lightly chalky, slightly tight finish.Shows the austere side of the vintage, but has admirable length. Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Advocate 90-93 points

Château Sénéjac - $33.90“Pontet-Canet’s brilliant proprietor, Alfred Tesseron, has begun to look after the wines ofSénéjac and the result is a tasty, elegant 2010 offering copious berry fruit notes intermixedwith hints of cedarwood and spice. This cuvee should be drinkable upon release and evolvefor a decade.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 87-90 points

“Still compact, with a very briary, juicy core of plum, dark currant and braised fig, followed by a roasted tobaccoedge on the finish. Offers lively acidity. Should unwind nicely.”- The Wine Spectator 89-92 points

Château St-Paul - $29.90“Another bargain from our friend Jeffrey Davies in Bordeaux. This red has sweet, ripe black fruit flavours with afocused, precise style, and a long finish. The complexity reminds me more of a classified growth.”- John Clerides

Château Sociando-Mallet - $67.90“The classic 2010 displays everything one expects from this over-achieving Haut-Medoc. Adense purple color is followed by aromas of blueberries, black currants, graphite and crushedrocks, a layered, full-bodied mouthfeel, stunning concentration and sweet, more polished andrefined tannins than are normally found in barrel samples of Sociando-Mallet. This cuveeshould last for 20-30 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

“50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. Bright ruby-red. Fresh aromas of raspberry,cassis, cedar and flowers. Enters bright and clean, but the deep red fruit and oaky flavors turn mountinglytannic. I'm normally a big fan of Sociando-Mallet, and there's good density and depth to the fruit aromas andflavors in 2010, but this vintage seems a little too marked by astringent, green tannins. Perhaps I'll be provenwrong in time.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 85-89 points

Saint-EstèpheSaint-Estèphe is the northern-most commune appellation in the Haut-Médoc. The wines from this communetend to be austere and robust in their youth, needing fairly long ageing to show their best. Since the 1980’showever, the trend has been to craft wines with a higher percentage of Merlot, thus making the winesapproachable earlier. While Merlot plantings have risen, the star of this appellation is still Cabernet Sauvignonwhich ripens to perfection and dominates the blends each year. The wines of 2010 have a natural richness thatwill make them accessible younger than the neighbouring Pauillac’s but that still retain tremendous ageingpotential.

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Château Calon-Ségur - $159.90“A higher alcohol content (13.8% versus 13.4% in 2009), but lower pH (3.7 versus 3.9 in2009) has resulted in a concentrated, textured wine that requires a decade of cellaring. It willkeep for 35-40 years thereafter. The 2010 harvest at Calon-Ségur occurred between September25 and October 14, and the final blend was 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 2%Petit Verdot. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by notes of plums, kirsch, licorice, incenseand herbs. Full-bodied, moderately tannic, pure, fresh and precise, this beauty will require lotsof patience from prospective purchasers. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 92-94+ points

“A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. Bright ruby-purple. Complex, purearomas of fresh blueberry, blackcurrant, truffle, violet and black pepper are accented by sexy new oak (100% thisyear, up from 90% in 2009). Began a bit brooding in the middle palate but gained in pliancy and richness withair, showing enticingly pure and remarkably concentrated flavors of dark berries lifted by spices and veryharmonious acids. This gorgeous, seamless wine finishes extremely long, with very smooth if youthfully assertivetannins, and a lingering note of violet. A huge wine of great class and purity but one that will require enormouspatience; along with Latour, this is the most backward of all the great Bordeaux of the 2010 vintage. It is alsoone of the very best: it reminded me of the monumental 1966 made here and I believe it will go down as one ofthe all time great Calon-Ségurs. Flowering at Calon-Ségur was very homogeneous and rapid in 2010, unlike inmany other Bordeaux properties, allowing for even ripening of the berries and proper physiological maturity oftannins, something that was common to the best wines of 2010. Beginning with this vintage, the talented andsoft-spoken Eric Boissenot, the main consulting winemaker to many of the Left Bank's great wines, has alsobegun consulting at Calon-Ségur. He and Calon-Ségur's technical director Vincent Millet were in the sameenology class at Bordeaux University and also previously worked together at Château Margaux.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 94-97 points

Château Capbern Gasqueton - $39.90“Composed of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot, this is one of the Gasquetonfamily’s finest efforts to date (although the 2009 was also very good). The dark ruby/purple-tinged 2010 exhibits plenty of delicious red and blackberry fruit, medium body and more sizeand substance than most past vintages. It should drink well for a decade or more.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 87-89 points

“A 73/27 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Dark ruby. Perfumed, floral aromas of black cherry, violetand lavender. Enters bright and fruity, with savory black cherry and blackcurrant flavors, then turns increasinglytight and austere on the back, finishing with slightly astringent tannins and persistent, pure black fruit flavors.Though this is a little tannic at present, there's enough fruit here to allow for optimism: after an excellent 2009,this is yet another very good Capbern-Gasqueton. That it's taken very seriously by the staff at Calon-Ségur, whichowns this property, can be inferred from the 80% new oak used to age this wine.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 87-90 points

Château Lafon-Rochet - $86.90“Proprietor Basile Tesseron may have produced his finest Lafon-Rochet to date. The 2010'sinky/blue/purple color is followed by a distinctive bouquet of spring flowers, blueberry pie,blackberry liqueur and crushed rocks. Although a classified growth, this wine is an undeniablesleeper of the vintage as its price remains reasonable. The wine possesses terrific structure, ripetannins and a voluminous, broad, deep impression on the palate. The fruit intensity, purity andrichness suggest 4-5 years of cellaring will be required and the wine will last for 20+ years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 92-94 points

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“66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Dark ruby-red. Deep, pure, perfumed aromas ofblack fruits, cured tobacco and black tea. Brawny and a bit chunky on the palate with a minty quality to theblack fruit and flint flavors. Finishes with big, chewy tannins and a persistent note of cassis. Shows a creamytexture and plenty of palate weight but seems a little unrefined presently. This will need a good eight to ten yearsin the bottle to harmonize fully and should go on for another 20 after that. Incidentally, I sampled this winethree times and once it was vegetal and green; my guess is that it was the sample. The other two samples weresuperb, and are the basis for my score.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 90-93 points

“This has a nice winey core of dark plum and macerated black cherry fruit, followed by racy acidity and flashes ofviolet and graphite. Sneakily long.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93

Château Le Crock - $47.90“This vineyard, owned by Didier Cuvelier, the proprietor of Léoville-Poyferré, is finally comingto life. A blend of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 7% PetitVerdot, the 2010 achieved 14% natural alcohol. It exhibits a dense purple color followed bynotes of roasted herbs, licorice, fruitcake and black currants. Medium to full-bodied and richwith moderate tannins as well as the distinctive earthy character that often comes fromSt.-Estèphe, this broad, savory effort should drink well for 15+ years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

“Round, bright and pure, with silky-textured plum, cassis and blackberry fruit and a long, iron-tinged finish. Thegrip really struts its stuff on the finish, with the fruit showing excellent persistence.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

Château Meyney - $59.90“This dense ruby/purple-hued 2010 exhibits lots of damp earth and black and red fruit notesalong with moderate tannins. It appears to be the finest Meyney produced in many years (thisestate made sensational wines in the 1970s and early to mid-1980s). It should drink well for10-15 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 89-91 points

“Dark, pure and driven, with seriously focused black currant, anise and plum notes and a long, graphite-filledfinish. A strong showing.’- The Wine Spectator 91-94 points

Château Montrose - $359.90“Jean Delmas believes this is one of the all-time great wines of Montrose, comparable to the2009, 1990, 1989, 1959, 1947, 1945 and 1929. The 2010 harvest took place betweenSeptember 27 and October 15, and the final blend is 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot,8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot that achieved 13.75% natural alcohol, a fractionabove the 2009's 13.7%. Somewhat reminiscent of the 1989, only even inkier and richer, the2010 boasts a dense purple color along with glorious aromatics of blueberries, boysenberries,black currants and a crushed chalk-like minerality. The tannins are less intrusive than I wouldhave suspected for such a young Montrose, but they are unquestionably ripe and well-integrated. Deep,full-bodied and massive, this beauty should be at its finest between 2018-2050.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 96-99+ points

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“A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep inky-purplecolour. Enticing aromas of pure floral blackberry, blueberry and minerals. Enters big, dense and suave, showingrich, almost viscous red and black fruit flavors complicated by dried herbs, tobacco, and minerals. The very longfinish showcases some youthfully chewy tannins that could use a bit more polish. This large-scale Montrose is abit chunky at present and quite backward; it will need plenty of time in the cellar but should prove to be veryageworthy (30+ years), although it's not nearly as thrilling as the splendid 2009 made here. The harvest atMontrose took place from September 27 to October 15, and the wine avoids any hint of overripeness, butflowering was somewhat uneven. Incidentally, Montrose bought a parcel of vines from Phelan-Ségur last year,and this year one-third of the grapes from those 22 hectares went into the grand vin. This explains the slightincrease in the percentages of Cabernet Franc and Merlot in the final blend, as these varieties were wellrepresented in the purchased hectares.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 91-94 points

“Dense and dark, with a massive core of roasted fig, blackberry, espresso and bittersweet cocoa flavors followedby rapier tannins that drive through the finish. This has both richness and austerity. When it all comes togetherfully, this should be a superb wine.”- The Wine Spectator 95-98 points

Château Ormes de Pez - $61.90“This dense purple-colored 2010 exhibits dark raspberry and blueberry fruit notes, less powerand structure than its neighbor De Pez, but more finesse, elegance and fruit forwardness. Thisimpressively endowed effort should drink nicely for 10-15 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 87-90 points

“A blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2 % Petit Verdot. Bright ruby-red.Intense red cherry, raspberry and floral aromas are complicated by hints of cassis and dried herbs. Then quitefruity on the palate, with a luscious quality to the ripe red and black fruit flavors that suggests late-harvestedgrapes. Finishes clean and long, with a trace of heat and polished tannins. Quite successful.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“Really vibrant, with lovely notes of plum, violet and cherry preserves laced with chalky cut that stretches out thefinish. Very, very solid.”- The Wine Spectator 91-94 points

Château Cos d’Estournel - $519.90“Representing 55% of the production and cropped at 35 hectoliters per hectare, Cosd’Estournel’s final blend in 2010 is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot and the rest tinyportions of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Compared to the massive 2009 (14.6% naturalalcohol), the 2010 achieved slightly less alcohol, but also a lower pH, which accounts for itsmore tannic, backward, huge style. An inky/purple color is accompanied by aromas of dampearth, black currants, blackberries, licorice and charcoal. Firm, thick and super-concentrated, itis another outrageously impressive wine that will require 6-10 years of cellaring. It should keepfor 30+ years. It is somewhat 2005-ish in its structure and palate impression.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 95-97 points

“A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, Cabernet Franc 2% and 1% Petit Verdot; a 55% selectionfor the grand vin. Saturated bright ruby. Captivating, intense aromas of dark berries, red cherry, mint andtobacco. Dense, sweet and fruity in the mouth if still a bit youthfully tight, with great purity to the flavors of redand dark berries, exotic herbs and licorice. Finishes smooth and extremely long, with wonderfully silky tannins.

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This very big wine will need plenty of time, but I have no doubt this will be remembered as a great Cos. Jean-Guillaume Prats pointed out that though the analytical numbers (IPT, alcohol, acidity) are very similar to thoseof the '09 Cos, the two wines could not be more different. When it comes to wine, he emphasized, the numbersdo not tell the whole story. I should point out that the 2010 Cos contains only 19% Merlot, down from the 33%of 2009—and Merlot that had overripened at that.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 93-96 points

“This offers a terrific panoply of dark tea, cocoa, savory herb and red currant confiture aromas. Remarkablydense, with loads of strapping dark fruit and tar in reserve. There's massive structure, yet this is rounded and so,so long. A huge wine in the making. This is going to compete with the elite of the vintage. A truly superb effort.Contains 1 percent Petit Verdot, for first time since 2005.”- The Wine Spectator 96-99 points

La Dame de Montrose - $87.90“Representing 36% of the production in 2010. Composed of two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignonand the rest Merlot, it is one of the finest examples of this cuvée I have yet tasted. Intenseblueberry and cassis fruit intertwined with floral notes, a plump, unctuous texture andabundant fruit characterize this seductive, fleshy wine. Consume it over the next 10-15 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

“Bright damson plum, cherry and black currant fruit races along in this invigorating red, with mouthwateringacidity and a superfresh, iron-filled finish that has a nice rapier feel. Sleek and long.”- The Wine Spectator 91-94 points

Les Pagodes de Cos - $109.90“Possibly the finest Pagodes the estate has produced, as Jean-Guillaume Prats said, this 2010 isbetter than many vintages of Cos d’Estournel produced in the sixties and seventies. Forty-fivepercent of the production made it into this blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38%Merlot that achieved 14.1% alcohol naturally. Plump and fat with an abundant concentrationof black fruits as well as outstanding intensity, purity and texture, this beauty should drink wellfor 10-15 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-93 points

“A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot. Bright, full red. Perfumed aromas of fresh blackberry,violet and cedar. Dense, sweet and juicy, with bright acidity lifting the flavors of ripe red berries, exotic driedherbs and graphite. With its fine-grained texture, very sweet tannins and excellent length, this sexy midweightoffers impeccable balance and lovely purity of fruit. Without question one of the best second wines of thevintage. In fact, I think it will turn out to be the best Pagodes ever.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-90 points

“This is sleek along the edges and dense in the middle, with ample crushed cherry, red currant and melted redlicorice notes. A bright floral edge chimes in on the long finish. An impressive second wine. A little more Merlotthan usual (62 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 38 percent Merlot). Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95 points

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PauillacJust south of Saint-Estèphe lies the appellation of Pauillac, with the largest number of First Growths. Known forits long-lived wines with notes of cedar, cassis and cigar box, this commune is the most consistent from vintage tovintage. As always, the variety of wine styles produced in 2010 is amazing. Fragrant, severe and sumptuous, allthe wines are Cabernet Sauvignon dominated and overall the quality is very good.

Château Clerc-Milon - $134.90“The powerful 2010 is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and thebalance mostly Merlot except for dollops of Petit Verdot and Carmenère that achieved 14.5%natural alcohol – a record at Clerc- Milon. An intense purple color is followed by notes ofincense, crème de cassis and flowers and a broad, rich wine with superb purity, concentrationand depth. This layered, expansive effort could turn out to be one of the finest this estate hasever made. Give it 3-5 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

“50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère. Deepruby-purple. Dense, rich nose redolent of cassis, dried herbs and violet, with a refreshing note of mint emergingwith air. Smooth, full and rich on entry, with pure, precise black fruit and herbal flavors. Big, strapping tanninsare silky and sweet. A very big, expressive Clerc-Milon that manages to deploy its considerable power with un-common charm and refinement. Call me crazy, but I thought I could pick up the green pepper note given by theCarmenère. Jean-Emmanuel Danjoy, who was previously at Opus One for ten years, has worked for the past twoyears at Clerc-Milon with Philippe Dhalluin (the technical director and general manager of the Mouton estates),and his involvement is starting to show in a string of ever-improving wines from Clerc-Milon. And the greaterattention to detail can't be a bad thing either, given the difficulties presented by working with such a high-qualitybut complex site (230 different parcels of vines!). This 2010 struck me as much better than the 2009.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 90-93 points

“Offers a more rounded feel, with cassis, black licorice and plum sauce carried by very supple but substantialtannins and terrific acidity. The long finish has a solid tarry edge. Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Advocate 93-96 points

Château Croizet-Bages - $64.90“This property is clearly on the upswing although they still have a long way to go to competewith the top end, non-first growth Pauillacs (i.e., the two Pichons, Pontet Canet, Haut-Bages-Liberal, Grand Puy Lacoste and Grand Puy Ducasse). Nevertheless, the 2010 Croizet Bagesreveals plenty of classic, sweet crème de cassis, camphor and underbrush characteristics.Medium-bodied with good purity and texture, it may turn out to be as good as the 2009 and2005. The tannins suggest it has 10-15 years of aging potential.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 87-88+ points

“80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Dark ruby. Enticing nose combines blackplum, blackcurrant, violet, Oriental spices and soy sauce. Smooth and dense on the palate, with juicy fruit flavorssimilar to the aromas. Displays very good balance and finishes with smooth, ripe tannins. A surprisingly big winefor Croizet-Bages that remains elegant and refined but packs plenty of oomph. Tasted three different times withonly one sample scoring less than 90 or 91 points. The best Croizet-Bages I remember tasting at a similar stage ofits development, although the 2008 had already hinted at an overall improvement here. This wine may well beunderrated by other wine writers who don't want to go out on a limb, given the estate's track record, but in 2010Croizet-Bages, at least at this stage of the game, is very promising indeed.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

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Château d’Armailhac $94.90“A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and the rest PetitVerdot, the 2010 achieved in excess of 14% natural alcohol. It exhibits a dense ruby/purplecolor along with a pronounced nose of underbrush, cedarwood, licorice and black currants.This attractive, elegant, mid-weight Pauillac should be drinkable early in life and last for 15+years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 89-92 points

“60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Medium-deep ruby. Austerenose hints at red fruits, cassis, cedar and minerals. Soft and luscious on entry, then tighter and more linear in itssaline black fruit and delicately herbal flavors. The fine tannins show a slightly bitter quality on the lingeringfinish. This came across as a bit simple, and though it's a very well made wine with a varietal composition similarto the 2009, I find the latter to be much finer.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 86-89 points

“This has a nice briary core, showing dark fig and plum flavors, with a backdrop of roasted sage and tobacco.Offers good muscle and heft, but also the rounded feel of the house style. Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95 points

Château Duhart-Milon - $179.90“This large estate (190 acres) has been on a qualitative rise for nearly a decade. A classicPauillac, the opaque purple-colored 2010, a blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27%Merlot, reveals beautiful notes of creme de cassis, licorice, tobacco leaf and forest floor. Biggerand more muscular than most previous vintages, this full-bodied Pauillac possesses stunningdensity as well as intensity. Atypically high in alcohol for this property, it requires 5-7 years ofcellaring and should age effortlessly for 25-30 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 94-96 points

“73% Cabernet Sauvignon and 27% Merlot. Opaque ruby-purple; this really stains the glass. Intense herbal,cola and coffee notes keep the blackcurrant aroma in check, but I find this nose ultimately lacks grace.Straightforward and austere, with blackberry, cedar and herbal flavors displaying good length. Finishes with anice peppery kick but this Pauillac currently lacks a little charm and complexity. Perhaps all it needs is a littletime.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 86-88 points

“This plump red offers black tea, warm ganache, fig and black currant confiture notes backed by a smoky finish,with pillowy but lengthy tannins. Acidity then rushes in at the very end, adding more length. An impressive stepup for this wine. Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Advocate 92-95 points

Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse - $81.90“The recent resurrection and impressive quality emerging from Grand-Puy-Ducasse is obviousin their prodigious 2010. An inky/blue/purple color is followed by abundant notes of graphite,cassis and blueberry liqueur offered in an opaque, full-bodied, layered, structured wine. Thisprodigious Pauillac may be the finest wine ever produced at this estate, and is undeniably asleeper of the vintage as it remains one of the finest values for a classified growth Pauillac. Giveit 5-7 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 25+ years. Bravo!”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 92-94 points

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“A 60/40 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Deep red. Restrained aromas of cassis, red apple, licoriceand black pepper, lifted by an intriguing citrus note. Then juicy and easygoing in the mouth, with light flavors ofraspberry and red licorice. Finishes simple and with only average length, but I like this wine's polite style andearly-drinking appeal. The tannins turn slightly astringent at the back (from the Merlot?), but overall this is asuccessful Grand-Puy-Ducasse.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 86-88 points

“Mouthfilling, with lots of fleshy crushed plum, blackberry and currant fruit pushed by dark tobacco and roastedvanilla notes. Muscular, but rounded and showing good integration already.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste - $159.90“The greatest Grand-Puy-Lacoste since the 2005, 2000 and 1990, the fabulous 2010 reveals allthe hallmarks of this estate. It boasts a dense purple color along with classic notes of crème decassis, blueberries, blackberries, crushed rocks and flowers, sweet tannin and an exceptionallyfull-bodied and multilayered mouthfeel as well as a boatload of tannin. Cellar it for a decadeand drink it over the following three decades. Proprietor Xavier Borie’s 2010 recalls the 2005.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 93-96 points

“83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot. Saturated ruby. Very-ripe-verging-on-overripe nose dominated bystrawberry liqueur, black fruits and faded flowers. Creamy and sweet but with very good acidity giving shape tothe middle palate, this shows distinct hints of surmaturite to its sweet, creamy red and black fruit flavors.Finishes with mounting, slightly dry tannins, but there's so much fruit here that I'm confident that time in bottlewill bring more volume and flesh.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 91-94 points

“Juicy and still a bit compact, but with red currant, blackberry and roasted vanilla flavors. Shows the racy style ofthe vintage, with a solid core of fruit for balance. The pure, lengthy finish has nice polish, and this is rock-solid,with a flash of coffee at the end.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95 points

Château Haut-Bages Liberal - $81.90“Sleeper of the vintage exhibits a blue/purple hue as well as projected aromatics of blue andblack fruits, spring flowers and subtle background oak. Full-bodied with moderately hightannins, a layered mouthfeel and a long finish, it should be at its best between 2017 and 2035.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93+ points

“A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot. Medium-dark ruby. Fruity, bright aromas of red cherry,red berries and flowers, complicated by cedar and graphite. Then light and lively in the mouth, with strawberry,raspberry and smoky dark cherry flavors complicated by hints of white pepper and gunflint. The finish features alingering floral note and chewy tannins that will need some time to resolve but seem polished enough toguarantee a bright future. This is an excellent, classically styled Haut-Bages Liberal, just a step below the firstgrowths: I loved its balance, refined texture and sneaky concentration, though it might fail to impress thoselooking for a large quantity of creamy, soft fruit.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 91-94 points

“Shows friendly mocha and roasted tobacco up front, followed by a mouthfilling core of blackberry, plum andcassis. The dense but velvety finish has nice latent grip.”- The Wine Spectator 91-94

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Château Haut-Batailley - $81.90“This is always the most St.-Julien-like of the Pauillacs (although occasionally Pichon-Lalandepossesses a suave, St.-Julian character and less power than many Pauillacs). The dark ruby/purple-hued 2010 reveals sweet aromas of red and black currants, cedar and spicy backgroundoak. It is an attractive, elegant, mid-weight wine with polished tannins as well as a restrainedstyle. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 88-90 points

“This is ripe, with a lovely beam of cassis and blackberry well-harnessed by seamless acidity. The rounded,enticing finish has a dash of toasty vanilla that's well-embedded.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

Château La Mission Haut-Brion - $1,549.90“One of the most powerful La Missions ever produced, the 2010, a blend of 62% CabernetSauvignon, 37% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, achieved 15% natural alcohol (even higherthan the 2009's 14.7%). Nevertheless, the pH is normal which gives the wine an extraordinaryprecision, freshness and vibrancy despite its massive size. A blue/purple color is followed by aclassic nose of blueberry liqueur, creme de cassis, spring flowers and crushed rocks. Thismonumental, full-bodied, incredibly rich La Mission-Haut-Brion will need a decade of cellaringand should last for 40-50 years. It is slightly fatter and creamier than its sibling rival, the 2010Château Haut-Brion.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 98-100 points

“62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc; 15.1% alcohol. Deep ruby-purple. Deep,refined aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, minerals and wet stone on the reticent, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominatednose. Then very dense and powerful on the palate, with pristine blackberry, mineral and forest floor flavors anda supple touch that Haut-Brion doesn't yet show. The tannins are amazingly fine and polished, indeed amongthe noblest of the year, but this otherwise great wine lacks the sheer massive concentration of Haut-Brion. At10,000 vines per hectare, La Mission almost always has 0.2% or 0.3% more alcohol than Haut-Brion, accordingto Jean-Philippe Delmas. But the exact measure of La Mission's success in 2010 is that its 15.1% alcohol is not atall obvious.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 94-97 points

“This is loaded, with a torrent of pastis, crushed plum, blueberry and boysenberry fruit, backed by tarry tanninsand a long, spice- and graphite-filled finish. Big, but very, very sleek. Highest percentage of Cabernet ever for LaMission (62 percent). Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Spectator 95-98 points

Château Lafite - $1,549.90“This exceptionally rich, thick Lafite came in with the highest level of natural alcohol (13.5%)ever achieved at Lafite Rothschild. To put that in its proper context, the 2009 and 2005 were13.3% and in the hottest Bordeaux summer ever recorded in over 200 years, the 2003achieved 12.8%. A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Merlot, all harvested betweenOctober 9 and 14, the 2010 exhibits an extraordinarily dense color, an unctuous texture andsweet black currant fruit intermixed with graphite, charcoal and truffle notes. As directorCharles Chevalier told me, between July and the October harvest, Bordeaux had its driestweather since 1949, but it never got excessively hot. Hence the tiny berries, freshness and extraordinary precisionof Lafite Rothschild. This superb effort will undoubtedly shut down slightly once it is bottled despite a pH of3.8. It needs no building up because much of Lafite Rothschild has now become an obsession with the wealthy

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Chinese and most of it will undoubtedly be consumed before it ever hits its prime. Ideally, it should be cellaredfor 10-15 years and drunk over the following 50+ years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 98-100 points

“87.2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 12.8% Merlot; 13.5% alcohol. Glass-staining deep purple-ruby. ArchetypicalLafite elegance on the nose, offering delicate, pure aromas of cassis, blueberry, cedar and graphite complicated byintense minerality. Then bright and fresh in the mouth, with perfectly harmonious acids nicely supporting thepretty blackcurrant, cedar and delicate herbal flavors. Very long and extremely refined, with uncanny silkiness oftannins. A cool, refined, impeccably balanced Lafite that will need plenty of aging: drink 2022 through 2050.One of the top half dozen wines of the vintage.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 95-98 points

“This is all guile and elegance now, with sleek, perfumy black tea, currant and crushed fig fruit, laced with subtlesmoke, incense and tar. Just as you think it starts to fade, the acidity kicks in on the finish and brings everythingback for an encore. Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Spectator 96-99

Château Lynch Bages - $266.90“Over the last three vintages, Lynch Bages has returned with a vengeance after somewhatlistless performances following their brilliant duo of 1989 and 1990. Much of the credit forthis must go to Jean-Charles Cazes who has taken over for his father, Jean-Michel, one of thegreatest ambassadors Bordeaux has ever had. The 2010 blew me away on each occasion I tastedit during my two week sojourn in Bordeaux. Tannic and concentrated, this huge Pauillacboasts an inky/purple color as well as impressive notes of crème de cassis, smoke, graphite andspring flowers. This dense, seriously endowed, monstrous Lynch Bages is reminiscent of someof the wines made at this estate in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. It will require 4-5 years of cellaring andshould be drinkable for 3-4 decades.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 95-97 points

“79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep ruby. Fresh aromas ofred berries, plum, underbrush and minerals. Enters the mouth light and lively, showing clean flavors similar tothe aromas. A politely styled Lynch-Bages, this pure, medium-bodied wine shows excellent balance, but someclaret lovers might be left wishing for a little more creamy flesh and intensity.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 90-93 points

“This is densely packed, with loads of crushed fig, plum and blackberry. Shows ample tobacco, roasted applewood and bittersweet cocoa notes as well, but stays defined, with a long, authoritative finish that delivers wavesof grip, backed by even more grip.”- The Wine Spectator 95-98 points

Château Pédésclaux - $66.90“Vibrant, racy and long, this super vivid red has great cut, with raspberry, red currant andiron notes. Pure and stylish, with a lovely floral hint hanging on the finish. Bravo on theturnaround going on here.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

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Château Pibran - $64.90“A 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; 50% selection for the grand vin; 50%new oak. Deep ruby. Deep, restrained aromas of black plum, blackcurrant, graphite and blackpepper: very typical of Merlot on calcaire, where this variety usually expresses itself with muchdarker fruit. Then thick, rich and satisfying on the palate, with fleshy flavors of cassis, flint andunderbrush. A very good Pibran, not surprising given the very rapid, compact flowering thattook place here, which led to even ripening of the berries. Due to Pibran's later-ripeningcalcaire soils the Merlot was harvested later than at many other Left Bank properties fromOctober 2 through 8.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 87-90 points

“Nicely polished, with a fresh, pure beam of kirsch and blackberry fruit, followed by bitter cherry, violet andiron. The finish is long and sleek.”- The Wine Spectator 91-94 points

Château Pichon-Baron - $349.90“A prodigious, blockbuster effort from Pichon-Longueville-Baron, the 2010 is reminiscent ofthis estate’s titanic offerings in 1989 and 1990, but may be even greater with 30 years oflongevity. Kudos to proprietor AXA and general director Christian Seeley. It was absolutelycompelling on each of the three times I tasted it. Black/purple-colored with superconcentration and richness as well as full body, it offers an awesome display of creme de cassis,blackberry liqueur, licorice, camphor and spring flowers. Stunningly pure and unctuouslytextured with high but sweet, well-integrated tannins, this superstar of the vintage is definitelya wine to purchase as a future. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2040.- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 97-99+ points

”79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot; 80% new oak. A 50% selection for the grand vin. Opaque purple-ruby. Blackcurrant and minty aromas are complicated by coffee and gunflint on the deep, reticent nose. Silky intexture and ripe, with very good complexity to the deep, brooding blackberry, cassis and pepper flavors. Thismultilayered, very rich wine offers outstanding mid-palate concentration of fruit and sneaky sweetness, finishingfresh and very long, with mounting but polished tannins. Should age extremely well. I'd plan to drink it from2022 through 2045.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 93-96 points

“This is mouthfilling, with terrifically dense yet graceful layers of roasted coffee, warm fig sauce, currant preservesand Kenya AA coffee. The powerful finish blends iron-clad tannins and a hint of loam. Cuts a broad swath, butremains pure. Destined for a long life.”- The Wine Specator 95-98 points

Château Pontet-Canet - $269.90“Pontet-Canet’s 2010 harvest took place between September 29 and October 17 (thisvineyard is one of the few in Bordeaux that is fully certified as biodynamic) and the finalblend was 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and PetitVerdot that achieved nearly 15% natural alcohol. A remarkable, full-bodied effort (as was theestate’s 2009 and 2008), like so many recent vintages from proprietor Alfred Tesseron, it isof first-growth quality (some may even argue that it eclipses several first-growths). Densepurple to the rim, it offers classic notes of crème de cassis, graphite, subtle smoke and springflowers. Multi-dimensional with massive concentration as well as vivid purity, precision and freshness, this isanother astonishing effort from an obsessive/compulsive proprietor who is doing everything right. On the

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downside, this 2010 will require a decade of cellaring and should evolve for 50+ years. It will be fascinating todrink it side by side with the 2009 and 2008.- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 96-100 points

“65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Bright ruby. Knockout noseof cassis, black pepper, minerals and cedar just screams Pauillac. Enters the mouth sweet, creamy and pure,displaying very rich, dense flavors of black fruit, minerals and dried herbs, with lively, integrated acidity keepingthe wine from coming across as top-heavy. Finishes extremely long, with silky tannins and an intriguing floralnote. Twenty-four hectares are now farmed by horse (up from seven last year) at what has become the firstofficially certified biodynamic grand cru classé property of Bordeaux. This wine has one of the most impressiveand memorable noses of all in 2010 and is much better than the very good but generally overrated 2009. Thoughit's a little more accessible now than some other great wines of 2010 such as Latour and Calon-Ségur, this stillneeds another 10 to 12 years in the cellar to start showing its best and will keep another 40 years after thatwithout problem.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 94-97 points

“Seriously dense, with thickly layered fig paste, macerated black currant fruit, Kenya AA coffee and roastedtobacco. But really fresh and invigorating throughout, with mouthwatering iron and apple wood notes. Despitethe power, this cuts like a knife from the start. When the Bordelais say precise, this is what they mean.”- The Wine Spectator 96-99 points

Saint-JulienLocated just south of Pauillac, Saint-Julien is very uniform in terms of quality. Wines from this commune areclassic, elegant and long lived with a lot of subtlety. Saint Julien is traditionally the bastion of decent Left BankBordeaux, the commune that makes up for its lack of First Growth with virtues of reliability, trust andsteadfastness. In 2010, St. Julien produced wines that displayed the “quintessential claret” qualities that reflecttheir style and terroir. The wines are a bit more concentrated than 2009 and as such they have great ageingpotential.

Château Beychevelle - $149.90“Flowery blueberry, red and black currant fruit notes intermixed with a hint of damp earthemerge from this wine’s moderate aromatics. Elegant with medium body as well as a classicBeychevelle style with high tannins and a more restrained structure, the elevated tanninssuggest 7-8 years of cellaring will be necessary. It should keep for 25-30 years thereafter.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

“A blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Dark ruby-redwith purple highlights. Floral aromas of red cherry, blackcurrant, licorice and tar. At once smooth, sweet andnicely delineated, with good lift to the delicate, lightly saline red berry, sassafrass and white pepper flavors.Finishes with sweet tannins and sneaky persistence. As usual, Beychevelle is not a blockbuster and left mewondering if it couldn't be just a bit more concentrated, but this 2010 seems to have more stuffing than usual.The high percentage of Merlot gives it early appeal.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“Juicy, with a beam of cassis and spice bread, laced with smoke, graphite and crushed plum on the velvetyfinish.”- The Wine Spectator 91-94

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Château Branaire Ducru - $134.90“Proprietor Patrick Maroteaux has completed a decade of brilliant performances at thisChâteau across the Médoc’s Route de Vin from Beychevelle and a stone’s throw from DucruBeaucaillou, St.-Pierre and Gloria. A fabulous effort, the 2010's notes of raspberry jam, blackcurrants, crushed rocks and spring flowers are followed by a wine of impeccable purity,medium to full-bodied power, sweet tannin and stunning texture and length. With superbrichness and beautiful overall equilibrium, it will benefit from 4-5 years of cellaring and keepfor 25 or more years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 93-95 points

“70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23.5% Merlot, 4.5% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Bright ruby-red. Floralaromas of fresh red cherry, redcurrant, violet, gunflint and minerals. Suave on entry, then pliant and sweet, witha plush texture and a smoky quality to the redcurrant, blackberry and floral flavors. The spicy, aromatic,persistent finish is marked by ripe tannins. This struck me as a less opulent Branaire-Ducru than usual, but Iliked its overall balance and light touch.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 90-93 points

“This has guts, offering dark fig, plum and cocoa notes carried by velvety but substantial tannins, with a verylong, smoke- and plum sauce-filled finish that has well-embedded acidity.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95 points

Château Gloria - $81.90“A sensational effort, the 2010 Gloria may turn out to be the finest wine they have made since1982, although the 2009 is a serious contender for that honor as well. A bigger than life aswell as more backward than normal offering, the 2010 exhibits an inky/purple color alongwith an opulent display of black currants, jammy cherries, licorice, cedar and roasted herbs.Some serious tannin gives the wine grip, but this is a full-bodied, big, thick, well-proportioned,super-endowed Gloria that will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and keep for two decades.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

“66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. Deep opaque ruby. Intensely fruity, fragrantaromas of blackcurrant and blueberry pie complicated by hints of cinnamon and bay leaf. Then minerally andclean on the palate, with pure flavors similar to the aromas. The aromatically persistent finish is slightly chewydue to youthfully backward but polished tannins. A very stylish, successful Gloria that will age well, though it’salready pretty irresistible now.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“Mouthfilling, with a core of plum and black currant fruit that expands in the mouth, while tobacco, graphiteand roasted fig notes filling in. Long, with a dark tarry edge on the finish.”- The Wine Advocate 92-95 points

Château Gruaud Larose - $125.90“This gets my nod as the finest Gruaud Larose since the 2000 and 1990. The opaque purple-colored 2010 exhibits copious notes of Asian plum sauce, spice box, creme de cassis, loamy soiland a beefy/meaty character. It is full-bodied, dense and powerful, with stunning purity andno evidence of brett (a characteristic of the great Gruaud Larose wines made in the 1960s,1970s and 1980s). Given the 2010's tannin profile, it will require 5-8 years of cellaring andshould keep for three decades thereafter.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 92-94 points

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“66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. Inky-purple. Intense aromas of cassis and darkplum are complicated by earthy underbrush. Very sweet and supple in the mouth, with a juicy quality to thebright red cherry, tobacco and mushroom flavors. Finishes with mounting but polished tannins and a hint ofwhite pepper. This is a big wine that comes across as precise and pure, no small feat given its concentration. Yetanother strong showing for Gruaud-Larose, following the excellent 2009. Drink from 2018 through 2040.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 92-95 points

“Offers a serious core of kirsch, blackberry and plum sauce notes, with lovely, velvety tannins taking over thepure, violet-tinged finish, which has length and grace. Shows more elegance than most of its peers in thisvintage.”- The Wine Spectator 93-96 points

Château Lagrange - $112.90“Lagrange's relatively new winemaking team appears to have backed off the aggressive oakregime and the result is a wine with better overall balance. Still a backward, muscular/masculine style of St.-Julien, it reveals abundant tannin along with a subtle hint of vanillinintermixed with lead pencil shavings, white chocolate, black currant and cassis characteristics.Although less expressive than some of its 2010 peers, it is a big, powerful, rich wine that needsa decade of cellaring. It should last for 30 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 89-92 points

“A 75/25 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Bright ruby with purple highlights. Reticent nose offersdelicate aromas of blackcurrant, violet and cedar. A pronounced minerality gives delicacy to the rather forwardblackberry, gunflint and licorice flavors. Finishes long, but with a slight green edge to the building tannins. Anicely balanced, medium-bodied Lagrange: perhaps time in bottle will bring more volume and flesh.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“This is precise, with pure, unadorned cassis, blackberry and black cherry fruit flavors woven with toasty vanillaand anise. Offers a lovely, rounded feel, despite its obvious weight. Very long.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

Château Langoa-Barton - $124.90“Softer than I expected given the highly extracted, exceptionally tannic wines routinely producedby proprietor Anthony Barton, the oaky, powerfully concentrated, dense 2010 Langoa-Bartonpossesses silky, well-integrated tannins. Nevertheless, the level of wood and the primary nature ofthe black currant and black cherry fruit suggest 7-8 years of cellaring will be essential. This is a 30year wine.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

“73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Dark ruby-purple. Aromatic notes ofOriental spices and smoky vanilla add an extra dimension to the ripe red cherry and strawberry scents. Creamy-sweet in the mouth, but with nicely integrated acidity lifting the ripe red berry and red cherry flavors complicatedby sweet spices, licorice and pepper. The long finish features youthfully chewy but noble tannins. As good as thiswine is, a little more density would have merited an even higher score.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“Pure, with a gorgeous beam of dark cassis and violet racing along, while black tea, spice, tobacco and tar flitterin the background. The finish is superpolished and very, very long.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95 points

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Château Léoville Barton - $196.90“The 2010 Léoville Barton was almost impossible to evaluate because of its highly extracted,masculine, muscular style. However, it exhibits a dense purple color along with surprisingamounts of oak, excruciatingly painful tannin levels, good acidity and a massive mouthfeel.One of the biggest, most backward wines of the vintage, forget it for a decade and drink it overthe following 30+ years. Unfortunately, I have passed the age where it makes sense to buy awine such as this.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93+ points

“77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep inky-purple. Knockout aromas of smokyplum, chocolate-coated blackcurrant, balsamic vinegar and aromatic herbs. Suave, sweet and fine-grained, withcreamy-rich cassis, smoke and sweet spice flavors given definition by firm acidity. Finishes with subtly powerful,building length and fully ripe tannins. This strikes me as the best Léoville Barton in years, a really mesmerizingwine that's already remarkably pliant and accessible but also has a great future ahead of it. Drink from 2018through 2040.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 93-96 points

“Dark and winey, with a terrific core of plum and macerated black currant fruit woven with a note of blackcherry reduction. Tarry but polished. Grippy but velvety. And plenty long.”- The Wine Spectator 94-97 points

Château Léoville Las Cases - $499.90“As one would expect, this is a powerful, concentrated wine with 13.7% natural alcohol(compared to 2005's 13.2%). The pH is quite normal at 3.56, and its relatively high totalacidity gives it a classic, fresh, yet backward style. Given how long vintages such as 1982, 1986,and I suspect, 2000 are taking to reach maturity, prospective purchasers of this wine shouldeasily invest in a decade of cellaring, although I suspect it will be closer to 15 or more yearsbefore it reveals secondary nuances. A good 40 to 50 year wine, it is a dense purple, full-bodiedstyle of Las Cases, with classic sweet kirsch, graphite and black currant fruit as well as hints ofnew saddle leather and subtle oak. Backward, layered and multi-dimensional, the wine is stunningly rich, butbrooding. Forget it at least until 2020 or later.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 95-98 points

“A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby with purple highlights.Sexy, classic, captivating cabernet sauvignon aromas of blackcurrant, graphite and cedar complicated by minerals.Silky-sweet, fine-grained and almost gentle on entry, with well-integrated acidity contributing to an impression offinesse. Then dense and firm in the mid-palate, with rich, brooding cassis, gunflint and mineral flavors. This isconsiderably less showy today than the 2009 was at a similar stage of development, conveying a more austere as-pect to its dark fruit flavors. Finishes pure, seamless and very long, with incredibly silky tannins. How Jean-Hubert Delon manages to get tannins this sweet and smooth every vintage is beyond me.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 94-97 points

“This has almost searing acidity running through it, but it's ripe and mouthwatering, harnessing a massive coreof black currant and red licorice notes. Supertight but very fine-grained, this gets tighter, but also longer, as itmoves along. This could age in reverse for a while, before it starts to unwind. A brick house. Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Advocate 95-98 points

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Château Léoville Poyferré - $227.90“One of the prodigious wines of the vintage, the Cuvelier family has produced an outstanding2010 that must tip the scales at 14.5+% alcohol. It boasts an opaque purple color in additionto a sweet perfume of spring flowers, black raspberries, crème de cassis and a hint of spicy oak.This seamlessly constructed St.-Julien possesses massive concentration, moderately hightannins, abundant glycerin, an unctuous texture, remarkably fresh acids and wonderfulprecision. It will benefit from 5-6 years of cellaring and last 30-35 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 95-98 points

“61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Opaque inky-purple. Fruit-driven aromas of plum jam, smoky black cherry and chocolate-covered blackcurrant. Then increasingly austereand tough on the palate, with black fruit flavors hidden beneath a thick coating of oak. The long finish featuresclove, vanilla and underbrush nuances. This massive Léoville Poyferré will need plenty of time to shed its tanniccloak, but appears to possess enough fruit beneath its oaky veneer.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 90-93 points

“This is big, with layers of succulent blackberry, cassis and linzer torte pushed by sweet spice and a long, graphitefinish. Shows lots of smoky, fleshy power, but really sails along.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95 points

Château Moulin-Riche - $51.90“Juicy and vivid, with lots of raspberry, cassis and blackberry fruit woven with a perfumy blacktea note. There's plenty of grip on the back end, but this is lush and has melded nicely already.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

Château Saint-Pierre - $142.90“A killer trilogy (2008, 2009 and 2010) has been produced by Saint-Pierre and the 2010 isunquestionably one of the all-time great wines this estate has yet made. A candidate for one ofthe top wines of this remarkable vintage, it offers a thunderball of fruit, extract, glycerin andintensity. Its black/purple color is accompanied by notes of melted licorice, camphor,blackberries, blueberries, creme de cassis and subtle background oak, amazing concentration,unbelievable opulence and intense, but sweet, well-integrated tannins. Moreover, because oflower pH’s and higher total acids across the board in 2010, and despite the high alcohols (thiswine’s alcohol content must be 14.5+%), the overall impression is one of elegance, freshness and precision. Thiscuvée reminded me somewhat of a St.-Julien version of another of the superstars of the vintage, the 2010 PichonLongueville Baron. The 2010 Saint-Pierre should drink well for 30-40 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 95-97+ points

“Deep purple-ruby. Reticent but nuanced nose hints at cassis, brown spices and smoky herbs. Lush and seamlessin the mouth, with lovely precision if not palate-busting concentration to the red cherry, blackcurrant, cocoa andunderbrush flavors. Really spreads out on the palate and vibrates on the long, aromatic aftertaste. A wine ofsneaky concentration and depth, it's a bit more youthfully closed today than usual for Saint-Pierre at this stage,but it still has the typical drink-me-soon appeal of this Château. I'd forget about it in the cellar for another six oreight years and drink it from 2018 through 2035. Should be an excellent value.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 92-95 points

“Dark and winey, displaying a smoke-filled core of roasted plum, fig and anise, with plush tannins and a longfinish, where the anise note hangs on nicely. Textbook St. Julien.”- The Wine Spectator 91-94 points

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Château Talbot - $111.90“Abundant amounts of sweet, up-front fruit give this wine a precocious appeal compared tomany of its brethren. It exhibits a dense plum/ruby/purple hue along with sweet boysenberry,black currant, cherry, smoke and licorice aromas and flavors. This deep, medium to full-bodied, classic Talbot should be approachable when released, and age effortlessly for 15 ormore years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

“63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Bright, deep ruby. Fruity, grapey aromas ofstrawberry, blood orange, tobacco and cedar. Then more blood orange and strawberry jam on the smooth palate,complicated by hints of lavender and musk. Finishes with good but not outstanding length. An uncomplicated,easygoing style, but I was a bit put off by a slight green streak to the mounting, palate-dusting tannins.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 86-89 points

“Plump and rather open, with delicious plum, raspberry and black cherry fruit melded with spice and anise. Thishas a nice chocolaty finish, with a velvety feel.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

Clos du Marquis - $102.90“Now essentially treated as a separate estate by Jean-Hubert Delon, and not as a second wineof Léoville Las Cases (whose second wine is now the newly introduced Le Petit Lion), Clos duMarquis has been a shrewd consumer’s purchase for almost two decades. Interestingly, the firstvintage of Clos du Marquis was introduced in 1902! The 2010, which is an exceptional wine,was produced from the same parcel that always goes into this wine. A blend of 75% CabernetSauvignon, 17% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, it is a relatively big wine at 13.6%natural alcohol, with loads of black cherries, black currants and crushed rocks in a medium tofull-bodied format. Layered, intense, high-class and complex, this wine should drink nicely for 15 or more years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

“75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Bright, deep red. Subtle aromas of red berries,cherry, flowers and minerals. A ripe, sweet midweight with good tension to its supple red fruit, licorice and freshherb flavors. Finishes with moderate length and a refined quality; currently a little subdued, and although thetannins are smooth, I get a hint of green at the back.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 86-89

MargauxMargaux is the southernmost commune appellation in Haut-Médoc. Wines here generally have a higherpercentage of Merlot than other northern appellations. Always a difficult commune to judge due to its large sizeand wide variety of soils. In 2010 the wines are easier to characterize thanks to the perfectly ripe CabernetSauvignon. This permitted wines with tremendous elegance and depth of flavour to be produced.

Alter Ego de Château Palmer - $124.90“For many of the classified growths in the Médoc, the quality of the second wines has soaredover the last 5-6 years, and Alter Ego is no exception. The 2010 Alter Ego is the richest evermade. Relatively high in alcohol, this is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Merlot.Thick and juicy, its black fruits intermixed with acacia flowers, camphor, and subtle smokynotes are followed by a plump, corpulent style of wine with loads of fruit, glycerin and texture.Drink it over the next 15 or so years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

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“A 51/49 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Deep ruby-red. Musky aromas of blackberry, gunflint andblack pepper, plus a whiff of dried herbs. Bright and linear on the palate, with lively acidity framing the flavors ofdark fruits, black pepper and minerals. Finishes with smooth tannins and good length. This rather firm-edgedAlter Ego is a different wine than usual, more rigorous and less fruity than the softer, suppler versions of recentyears. In fact, in this vintage it resembles Palmer more than Alter Ego.”Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“Velvety and inviting, with lovely dark plum and blackberry fruit, followed by a long, caressing finish. This hassome grip too, but it's nicely integrated. Should have some staying power. Tasted non-blind.”- Wine Spectator Online 92-95 points

Château Boyd-Cantenac - $107.90“An opaque blue/purple color is accompanied by impressively sweet floral notes intermixedwith black currant and blackberry fruit. Medium to full-bodied with high but round tannins,the 2010 Boyd-Cantenac is exceptionally well-endowed, textured and pure. This under-the-radarestate (a classified growth in the famous 1855 rankings) never seems to catch theattention of consumers. It deserves better. Enjoy the 2010 for 25 or more years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

“Full, dark red. Deep, slightly oaky aromas of black fruits, wild herbs and delicate spices could use a bit moreverve. Clean and bright, with a minty, somewhat austere quality to the black plum and raspberry flavors. Finishespure and long, with big, chewy tannins that need time to resolve fully. But I was left with the impression thatthis wine was slightly overextracted.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 87-90 points

“Very ripe, but with superfresh acidity to keep the lush plum, raspberry and black currant notes fresh, whilemelted licorice and a long, violet-filled finish come in behind”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

Château Brane-Cantenac - $149.90“After nearly two decades of mediocre performances, Brane-Cantenac has been doingimpressive work over the last decade. While the 2010 may not eclipse the 2009 or 2005, it isan exceptional wine from proprietor Henri Lurton. A dense purple color is accompanied by afloral-scented bouquet revealing notes of licorice, graphite and red as well as black currants.Layered, rich and concentrated, this impressively constructed, seamless Margaux has plenty oftannin, but it is buried under the extravagant fruit and glycerin. This rich, pure, authoritative2010 should drink well young yet keep for 25-30+ years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 93-96 points

“A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Purple-ruby. Highly complexaromas of red plum, cassis, violet, graphite, and cedar. Then focused and suave on the palate, with flavors ofpure blackberry, blueberry pie and flint. Finishes with broad, polished tannins and impressive length. Thisexcellent Brane-Cantenac is a highly nuanced and structured wine with plenty of life ahead. If it gains insweetness, it may well eventually rate a score at the high end of my range. Drink 2020-2040.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 92-95 points

“A fresh, floral style, with violet and rose aromas followed by a mix of vibrant red currant and blackberry fruit.The dusty finish has good underlying acidity, keeping it racy.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

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Château Cantenac Brown - $104.90“One of the finest Cantenac Browns made in the last half century, the 2010 may be even moreimpressive than the 2009. Sweet, fat notes of blackberries, forest floor and earth emerge fromthis inky/purple-colored beauty. The tannins are slightly more serious and elevated than in the2009, but the big, bold, full-bodied 2010 represents a remarkable turn around for this estate,which has now produced three straight top-flight vintages. It should drink well for 25-35years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 92-94+ points

“66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Merlot. Inky-purple. Initially reserved nose opens with air to reveal pure,vibrant scents of crushed black cherry, violet and minerals. Juicy and tight in the mouth, with penetrating flavorsof black cherry, cassis, smoke and coffee and showing very good balance. A dense but weightless wine withwonderful energy and terrific lift. Finishes intensely minerally and long, with broad, mounting tannins that dustthe palate. Cantenac Brown has been on a roll of late.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 91-94 points

“Very focused, with a taut beam of red currant and crushed damson plum fruit, backed by very fine-grained,supple tannins. A twinge of iron weaves through the increasingly fleshy finish. This has power, but also lots offinesse.”- The Wine Spectator 91-94 points

Château d’Issan - $134.90“Emmanuel Cruse has done a superb job at this moated castle on the southern approach tothe appellation of Margaux. The dense blue/purple-tinged 2010 reveals notes of violets, blueand black fruits, a striking minerality, excellent purity, texture and length, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and noticeable but sweet, well-integrated tannins. It should drink well in 5-6years and last 25-35.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 94-96 points

“A 69/31 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Deep, bright ruby-purple. Classic highly perfumed aromasof blackcurrant, violet, crushed stone and gunflint. Bright, clean and concentrated but currently backward, withdensely packed black fruit and mineral flavors displaying a wonderfully precise, penetrating quality. Finishes longand subtle, with an austere quality and a lingering note of violet. This will need plenty of time to show its best: Ifind that the better vintages of Issan age gracefully; while never turning into behemoths, they put on weight andflesh with bottle age. For example, the 1999 is drinking splendidly now. Enjoy this from 2020 through 2040.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 91-94 points

“A juicy, ripe, forward style, with lots of kirsch and blackberry notes filled in with apple, sweet spice and redlicorice, followed by a juicy finish. Not quite as vivid as the top examples, but solid.”- The Wine Spectator 89-92 points

Château Giscours - $124.90“The over-achieving Giscours has turned in a great performance in 2010, which possesses anopaque purple color as well as notes of licorice, black truffles, sweet blackberry and cassis fruit,flowers and soil undertones. It is very full-bodied and exceptionally opulent, fat and round,but the vintage’s acids, precision, high glycerin, alcohol and extract are all present. Give it 2-3years of cellaring and drink it over the following 25-30 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 92-95 points

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“A blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot. Fully saturated ruby-purple. Inviting nose offers smokyblack cherry and dark cocoa complicated by a floral nuance. Fairly rich, large-scaled Margaux with flavors similarto the aromas. Finishes moderately long and creamy, with substantial oak tannins and a balsamic chocolateyflavor. Perhaps a bit disorganized and chunky today, but it ought to come around in time.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 87-90 points

“Polished, with lots of alluring mocha and licorice notes leading the way, followed by creamy blueberry,blackberry and black cherry fruit. The finish is long and creamy.”- The Wine Spectator 91-94 points

Château Kirwan - $114.90“Readers looking for a masculine, powerful, concentrated, broodingly backward style ofMargaux need look no further than the 2010 Kirwan. A dense opaque purple color isaccompanied by notes of graphite, licorice, blackberry and cassis. Intense and concentratedwith good acidity as well as a boatload of tannin, it should be forgotten for 7-10 years anddrunk over the following three decades.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-93 points

“Ripe and very juicy, but with lovely seamless texture to the plum, cassis and violet notes. The long, racy finish isreally persistent.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

Château Lascombes - $196.90“While this large property is composed of a huge number of small parcels that must requiremilitary-like precision to harvest, the quality of the wines over the last decade has beenremarkable. The 2010 may turn out to be the greatest Lascombes ever made. It boasts a densepurple color along with an extraordinarily uplifted set of aromatics consisting of blueberryliqueur, black cherries, subtle smoke, crushed rocks and restrained oak. Massive fruit, anunctuous texture, a skyscraper-like mid-palate and stunning definition (because of good acidsand a modest pH) have resulted in a formidable wine that will benefit from 5-6 years ofcellaring, and should keep for 30 years. A brilliant effort!”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 95-97 points

“50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Very deep, almost inky ruby. Perfumed aromas ofred cherry, dark plum, flowers and cedar, plus a whiff of menthol. Juicy, sweet and nicely deep, with red cherry,blackberry and underbrush flavors carrying through to the long finish. The wine's tannins are firm but polished,and its bright, harmonious acids leave an impression of freshness and refinement that I don't always associatewith Lascombes.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“Slightly jammy, with a ripe, forward profile of plum, prune, blackberry and black cherry backed by an ampledose of dark licorice on the slightly raisiny finish.”- The Wine Spectator 89-92

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Château Malescot St. Exupéry - $164.90“This estate, which has been on a qualitative crescendo for over ten years, has made aprodigious 2010 that ranks alongside their 2009, 2005 and 2000. A gorgeous fragrance ofspring flowers, cedarwood, black and red currants and hints of spice box and subtle oak isfollowed by a generously endowed, full-bodied, opulent wine with layers of concentration, arestrained yet exuberant personality, superb fruit purity and a long finish. There is plenty oftannin, no doubt elevated alcohol and wonderful freshness as well as delicacy. This beautyshould drink well for 25 or more years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 94-96 points

“58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. Good, full ruby-purple.Flamboyant, pure aromas of cassis, violet, gunflint and vanilla on the enticing nose. Then sweet, plush andbroad, stuffed with opulent ripe dark berry, candied violet and licorice flavors. The melting tannins on the im-pressively long finish give this wine an early accessibility, but it also has the structure and weight to age extremelywell. An excellent Malescot Saint-Exupéry, even if it tastes more like Pomerol than Margaux. Purists may like itless than I did.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 91-94 points

“Fresh and lively, with lots of prominent but silky tannins carrying the mouthwatering plum, red currant andblack cherry fruit. Rock-solid, with great buried acidity and a long, vivid finish.”- The Wine Spectator 93-96 points

Château Margaux - $1,549.90“Paul Pontallier was rattling off some interesting statistics about Château Margaux. The 2000(a great, great wine) was 13.1% natural alcohol, the 2005 13.1%, the 2009 13.2%, and the2010, the highest ever measured, 13.5%. That is still nearly one degree less than the Pauillacfirst-growth of Chateau Latour at 14.4%. This blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlotand the rest Cabernet Franc (representing only 38% of the total production) has the classic,quintessential Margaux character of spring flowers, almost cool-climate precision, mediumbody, and a seamless integration of tannin, wood and alcohol. The blue and black fruitcharacteristics are present, and the wine restrained. The most measured and polished of all the first growths Itasted, it is also less concentrated than any of the other first growths, but the elegance is classic. The harvestfinished on October 15, which was not their latest by any means. This is one of the few first growths of 2010where the tannins are remarkably delicate and sweet, and the softness of this wine will provide magical drinkingat a relatively early age, yet its balance and concentration will carry it for 20 or more years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 96-98 points

“A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Good fullruby-red. Pure, ripe aromas of cassis, graphite and cedar, lifted by floral and mineral high notes. Dense andamazingly concentrated yet light on its feet, with compelling, extremely pure flavors of spicy blackcurrant,tobacco leaf and minerals. The extremely long, slow-building and wonderfully fine-grained finish offers anexhilarating combination of power and sweetness. This comes across as quite backward today yet is anything butaustere. A real essence of Margaux's great terroir, and one of my favorite wines of the vintage. As I walked to theparking lot with Pontallier after the tasting, he said to me, "If people don't think this is one of the greatest winesI have ever made, then it means I haven't really understood anything in the last 30 years spent making wine."- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/Jun 10 91-94 points

“Superfocused and superracy, with torrents of cherry, raspberry and plum fruit. Offering terrific mouthfeel, thisglides by effortlessly, with a fantastic perfume developing on the finish. Long and iron-tinged. Really, really

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fine-grained. Other than 2006, this is the only vintage since 2000 with as much Cabernet Sauvignon (90 per-cent). Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Advocate 96-99 points

Château Marquis d’Alseme Becker - $66.90“After making mediocre wines for many years, this estate has gotten on the right track sincethey brought in Michel Rolland as their consultant, and Rolland’s magic is on display in thisbeautiful 2010. From a 37-acre vineyard planted with 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and the restequal parts Merlot and Petit Verdot, this dense purple-hued offering reveals copious notes ofsweet blueberries, blackberries, licorice and toasty oak. Medium to full-bodied and rich, it isthe finest Marquis d’Alesme Becker I have tasted in my 30+ years of visiting Bordeaux. Itshould drink well for 12-15 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

“A dark, winey style, with thickly layered crushed fig, currant paste and blackberry confiture notes wrapped withloads of graphite and roasted spice. The long finish has lots of grip. Well-packed. A strong showing.”- The Wine Spectator 91-94 points

Château Monbrisson - $59.90“Ruby-red. Aromas of violet, cassis, black pepper and mint. Hints at sweetness and flesh onentry, then turns minty and light in the middle, finishing with slightly grainy tannins and afragrant quality to its red berry flavors. Not the last word in complexity, fleshiness or length,but this will prove to be a good early-drinking Margaux.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 86-88

Château Prieure-Lichine - $106.90“The strongest Prieure-Lichine produced in many years, along with consultant StéphaneDerenoncourt, the proprietors have fashioned a wine with true opulence as well as wonderfulprojected aromatics of blue, red and black fruits, licorice, flowers and subtle oak. Silky tannins,a sexy, generous, opulent attack, mid-palate and finish, no hard edges and well-integratedacidity, tannin and alcohol (14.5%) are all found in this impressive Margaux. Give it 2-5 yearsof cellaring and drink it over the following 25. It is potentially one of the longest lived winesmade at Prieure-Lichine since some of their classic efforts from the sixties.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 92-94 points

“65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Inky-purple. Flamboyant, opulent aromas of ripeblack cherry, cocoa and cinnamon. Sweet and full on entry, offering flavors similar to the aromas, then highacids and mounting tannins kick in. Finishes moderately long, with a trace of heat.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 86-88 points

“An amped-up style, with dark, weighty, frankly toasty layers of blackberry, plum and currant fruit giving way toblack licorice on the finish. Offers more raw power than finesse and relies on toast more than acidity, but this isa solid example of the style.”- The Wine Spectator 89-92 points

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Pessac-LéognanPessac-Léognan lies directly south of the city of Bordeaux in the region of Graves. The appellation wasestablished in 1987 and it encompasses the 10 best communes which also have the right to the Graves AOC.This area takes its name from its very distinct soil, which possesses a high percentage of gravel. The wines fromPessac-Léognan are characterized by pronounced smoky and mineral notes. Though many thought it would behard to improve upon the wines of 2009, the wines produced in 2010 did just this. Perfect ripening for all thered varietals has given the wines an extra bit of concentration over the previous vintage without a loss ofelegance. These wines will age a very long time.

Château Haut-Bailly - $239.90“Proprietor Robert Wilmers and general manager/winemaker Veronique Sanders have donean extraordinary job at this estate, which has now become one of the superstars of Bordeaux asrecent vintages have admirably demonstrated. An opulently styled effort, the blue/purple-hued2010 offers a sweet kiss of graphite, charcoal, black cherries, black currants and compellingforest floor-like notes. A seamless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol and oak is found inthis full-bodied yet delicate, precise 2010. There is plenty of tannin but it is well-hiddenbehind the extravagant quantity of fruit. Give it 5-7 years and drink it over the following 35-40years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 95-97 points

“64% Cabernet Sauvignon with 30% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. Inky-purple. Floral aromas of freshblueberry, cassis and minerals complemented by allspice, sassafras and plenty of new oak. Dense and chewy onentry, then shows chunky, almost monolithic black fruit and herbal flavors. Although this gains sweetness andflesh with air, it remains somewhat tight and austere and finishes with mounting, grainy tannins. The persistentfinish could use more acidity and less oak for better cut and clarity. Haut-Bailly is always one of the trickiestBordeaux to judge when young, so it's entirely possible that this wine will blossom in the coming months inbarrel. But although there is plenty of sweet fruit hiding beneath the glossy oak, it's presently tough going.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91? points

Château Le Thil Comte Clary - $39.90“A stunning sleeper of the vintage, this blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignonwas made by winemaking guru/consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt. The wine’s 14.5% alcoholtells you something about its amazing richness and intensity. Aromas of smoke, lead pencilshavings, sweet kirsch and black currants soar from the glass of this medium to full-bodied,opulent, fleshy wine. Some tannin lurks beneath the surface, but the overall impression is oneof opulence and extravagance. Drink this beauty over the next decade or more.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

“An attention-getter, with supervivid raspberry and blueberry fruit coursing along a racy graphite edge. There'ssolid flesh, but this is really lengthy and driven. A major turnaround going on at this estate.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

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Château Pape-Clément - $254.90“Bernard Magrez’s flagship estate continues to produce consistently beautiful wines andthat includes his sensational 2010. The fruit was harvested between September 24 andOctober 20, and the result is an opaque purple-colored blend of equal parts CabernetSauvignon and Merlot that achieved 13.5% alcohol naturally. Subtle notions of smoke,graphite, oak, black cherries and blackberries jump from the glass of this impressivelyperfumed claret. Medium to full-bodied, strikingly elegant and less thick and intense than astructured vintage such as 2005, the 2010 possesses remarkably sweet tannin (sweeter thanthe 2005) as well as a full-bodied, long finish. It should be drinkable at an early age and keep for 20-25 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 93-95+ points

“62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby-purple. Perfumed aromas ofstrawberry, spicy plum and black cherry. Enters fresh, dense and juicy, with lovely balance to the sweet, syrupyblack fruit flavors and lively acidity that extend the rich aftertaste. The long, clean finish features lingering notesof violet and blackcurrant and extremely polished tannins. A great wine and one of the stars of the vintage in2010: I can't recall a better Pape-Clément at a similar stage of development. I've taken issue with this wine in thepast for overextraction, but this struck me as by far the most balanced Pape-Clement I've ever tasted. MichelRolland consults here.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 94-97 points

“A flashy, modern style, with lots of dark fig, anise and graphite notes, pushed by more black currant sauce andtar. Ample toast runs through the finish, but this has plenty of raw material.”- The Wine Spectator 93-96 points

Barsac/SauternesOne of the five communes of Sauternes, producers of Barsac are entitled to label their bottles under eithername. Located on the west side of Céron, the vineyards benefit from river mist which favours the noble rot.Wines from Barsac tend to be a little lighter than Sauternes due to the high content of sand and limestone inthe soil. This is a great area for good value sweet wines.Located just south of Graves, the Sauternes appellation is dedicated entirely to the production ofunfortified sweet wines. Most wines are made of a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and occasionallyMuscadelle. The 2010 produced grapes with a remarkable combination of richly botrytised berries that retainedremarkable acidity. This means that the wines produced here have pure, crystalline aromas that are more akin toRiesling TBA’s. These wines are rich, pure, true to terroir but far easier to drink that anything produced inrecent memory.

Château Climens - $97.90 375ml“Berenice Lurton and her team managed to pick the crop just hours before rains fell onOctober 23. Tasting through every one of their lots in 2010, there was a theme of tautness, racyacidity and spice. Focusing upon two batches representing about 14% of the harvest, there waspatently exquisite balance and a sense of concentrated but efficient power, counterbalanced byimmense purity and effervescence. Their problem will be knowing exactly which lots todeselect!”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 94-96 points

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Château Guiraud - $43.90 375ml“The 2010 Château Guiraud has fine purity and minerality on the nose, with touches ofpassion fruit and dried apricot, later quince joining the fray. The palate is very well-balancedwith a lively entry of apricot, quince and a touch of hazelnut. The middle and finishdemonstrate fine tension and a lot of freshness. Individual lots seemed to have more race thanthe final sample, and I suspect it will warrant a higher score once the final blend is in bottle.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

“This is developing some real power, with glazed peach and pear fruit pushed by graham and honey notes.There's lots of viscosity on the finish, but with good underlying acidity.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95 points

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey - $42.90 375ml“The Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey has an ebullient nose of Tropicana, dried honey and quincethat intensifies in the glass whilst maintaining impressive definition. The palate is very well-balanced with superb tension and focus, a Sauternes built of minerality and poise, leading to acitrus, almost spicy finish that leaves the mouth tingling with pleasure.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

Château La Tour Blanche - $54.90 375ml“The Château La Tour Blanche has a complex bouquet with scents of grapefruit, honey,apricot and white flowers. The palate is very well-balanced, with a great sense of tension andpoise, and notes of citrus lemon, lime, dried honey and a touch of marmalade that lead to atightly wound, focused, almost Germanic finish. This is intriguing Sauternes that should repayconsiderable cellaring.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 92-94 points

“Gorgeous apricot, ginger, green fig and honey flavors show lots of density, with a sweet, rich finish. A big one inthe making.”- The Wine Spectator 93-96 points

Château Rieussec - $66.90 375ml“Sporting 140gms/L residual sugar, the 2010 Rieussec displays impressive clarity on the nose,with fresh pineapple, grapefruit and a touch of lime flower, and tangible minerality. The palatehas that “Tropicana” vibe with guava, almond and pineapple that slightly obfuscates the terroirtowards the finish. This is a highly enjoyable, comparatively rich 2010 Sauternes, but withoutthe intellect of some of the finest examples of the vintage.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

“Extremely rich and bright, with lots of green fig, honey and apricot. Very lush and round, with some seriousweight and power in reserve. Remarkably fresh now. Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Spectator 93-96 points

Bordeaux SupérieurBordeaux Supérieur is a generic Bordeaux appellation. It encompasses parts of the Left Bank and Right Bank, aswell as the area between the two, known as Entre-Deux-Mers. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée requires anextra 1/2 degree of alcohol over the Bordeaux AOC to have the Supérieur designation. It is very important tobe selective, as the quality of the wines varies depending upon where the grapes are sourced.

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Château Bolaire - $27.90“An exclusive for American wine broker Jeffrey Davies, the 2010 Bolaire was cropped at37 hectoliters per hectare. An outstanding sleeper of the vintage, its unusual blend of 40%Petit Verdot, 35% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon might raise a concern abouttannin levels, but that does not appear to be a problem with this particular wine. A densepurple color along with sweet blueberry and black raspberry fruit and medium to full-bodiedflavors transcend the appellation. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 87-89 points

“Expressive, with a vivid beam of plum and cassis flavors backed by sweet spice. There's not a lot of range, butthis is fresh, with ripe fruit.”- The Wine Spectator Online 86-89 points

Château de le Cour d’Argent - $24.90“I tasted this wine twice during my visit to Bordeaux and on each occasion it was a beauty.Made from 100% Merlot planted in clay and limestone soils and aged in old oak, it is anattractive, chubby, delicious, young Bordeaux bursting with raspberry and black cherry fruit.With admirable purity as well as a nice texture, it is the type of wine that Bordeaux needs tomake more frequently, as it is unmistakably Bordeaux in taste and textural/aromatic profile.It also represents a great value. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 87-88 points

“A bit compact, but still quite juicy, with briary black cherry, plum skin and sweet spice notes. Just a touchclamped on the finish, but should flesh out enough.”- The Wine Spectator 87-90 points

RIGHT BANKThe Right Bank is on the east side of the Dordogne River. The two most important appellations are Pomeroland Saint-Émilion. The wines from the Right Bank range from 100% Merlot to blends dominated by Merlotand Cabernet Franc. Generally, there is much less Cabernet Sauvignon in these wines. As always the success ofthe 2010 vintage depended on the quality of the Merlot. Once again it was very rich, sometimes even alcoholicwith most wines pushing 14%. Due to the sheer concentration and power of the Merlot crop, many of the winesare in a style that is similar to the Cabernet dominated wines of the Left bank. Dense, concentrated and builtfor long-term ageing.

Côtes-de-BordeauxThe Côtes-de-Bordeaux represents 14% of the total production of Bordeaux wines, covers 12,600 hectares andhas 1,500 winegrowers, divided into the 4 "terroirs" of Blaye, Cadillac, Castillon and Francs. Located on theright bank of two rivers: the Garonne and the Dordogne and on hillslide vineyards, the Côtes de Bordeaux vinesenjoy ideal sunny conditions for producting quality wines. The red wines (97% of the production) are fruity andexpressive with the Merlot as main grape varietal. In 2010, some excellent wines were made and this is definitelya year to be on the lookout for some great values. Alcohols might seem a bit high, but the same wines possessrefreshing acidity so the wines are all nicely balanced.

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Château Le Doyenné - $25.90“Michel Rolland, who has been the consultant here for well over a decade, consistentlyproducers a well-made, attractive La Doyenné. Composed of 85% Merlot, 10% CabernetSauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2010 reveals scents of coffee beans, jammy berries andblack currant fruit, a healthy color and silky tannins. A sleeper of the vintage, it offers adelicious introduction to Bordeaux that can be consumed over the next 2-3 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 87-88 points

Côtes-de-CastillonCôtes-de-Castillon lies just east of Saint-Émilion. Of all the lesser-known appellations, it may well possess thegreatest number of hidden treasures. In 2010, some excellent wines were made and this is definitely a year to beon the lookout for some great values. Alcohols might seem a bit high, but the same wines possess refreshingacidity so the wines are all nicely balanced.

Château Cap de Faugères - $34.90“A big-time sleeper of the vintage, this 2010 reveals a dense ruby/purple color along with lots ofblack raspberry, black currant, toasty oak and smoke characteristics offered in a medium tofull-bodied style that over-delivers for its humble appellation.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

“85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Full ruby. Intense aromas of raspberry,graphite, exotic spices and vanilla. Soft and ripe in the mouth, but with good floral lift to the concentrated, ripeblack fruit and chocolate flavors. Made in a rather powerful style, but a bit blurry on the back end from thealcohol and the oak. The broad, moderately long finish shows considerable tannins and dark chocolate.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 87-90 points

“This has a fresh, invigorating feel, with bright acidity and floral notes cutting through the plum and blackcherry fruit nicely. The finish is long and silky. Delicious.”- The Wine Advocate 89-92 points

Château la Roncheraie - $41.90“A superb discovery for me, this tiny (4 acres) garagiste Côtes-de-Castillon is made by thetalented consultant, Claude Gros. Made from 100%, late-harvested Merlot (15.5% alcohol),this stunning wine exceeds its humble appellation. A dense purple color is accompanied byabundant blackberry, plum and fig-like fruit presented in a deep, chewy, supple textured,explosively rich, full format. This superb, modern-styled 2010 will offer sumptuous drinkingover the next 7-8 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 89-91+ points

Château Pitray-Madame - $23.90“This recently resurrected estate has fashioned a 2010 offering abundant notes of blackcherries, black currants and licorice with a hint of barrique in the background. It is a medium-bodied, richly fruit Côtes-de-Castillon to drink during its first 4-5 years of life.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 87-88 points

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Clos Puy Arnaud - $51.90“Always one of my favorite Côtes-de-Castillons, this 35 acre vineyard is planted primarily onlimestone soils. A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc,the 2010 was cropped at 24 hectoliters per hectare, and attained 14.5% natural alcohol.Abundant Rhône-like notes of black raspberry, licorice, garrigue and lavender emerge in thearomatics, but in the mouth, the wine is pure Bordeaux in its rich black currant and blackraspberry-like fruit intermixed with subtle oak in the background. This impressively full, richeffort is capable of lasting 7-10 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

“Very primal, showing ebullient cherry and damson plum notes, with a bright, floral finish. Stylish and pure, if atouch shy on density in the end.”- The Wine Advocate 88-91 points

Saint-ÉmilionHome of the “so-called” micro-châteaux, Saint-Émilion’s output is bigger than that of any other Right Bankappellation. The wines from this appellation are usually dominated by Merlot with an important percentage ofCabernet Franc. Since Cabernet Sauvignon struggles to ripen in this area, it is only planted where there is anideal microclimate and is relegated a minor position in most wines. 2010 was a very consistent year, more sothan in 2009. Concentrated Merlot grapes when coupled with the success of both the Cabernet’s has producedsome excellent wines. A profusion of styles of wines have been crafted but the majority are deeply coloured withlots of fruit and soft tannins. Big wines possessing great freshness.

Château Bellefont-Belcier - $87.90“One of the finest Bellefont-Belciers I have tasted, this outstanding 2010 boasts an opaque ruby/purple color as well as copious notes of kirsch, licorice and sandalwood, excellent fruit on theattack and mid-palate, a full-bodied mouthfeel and moderate tannin in the finish. This beautywill benefit from 2-4 years of cellaring and drink well for 15-20 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-93 points

“70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, cropped at a reported 28 hectoliters perhectare. Medium-deep ruby. Raspberry, violet, mocha and a hint of smoky torrefaction on the nose. Dense,sweet and creamy, with red cherry and berry flavors lifted by a floral component. Finishes sweet and pure, withfine tannins, very good length and a persistent hint of coffee. One of the best young Bellefont-Belciers I recall.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 89-92 points

“Dense and ripe, showing its wood today, this has lots of spicy aromas leading to flashy mocha, blueberrypreserves and anise notes, with incense, vanilla and blackberry on the finish. Not as integrated now as most, butthere are plenty of components in place.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

Château l’Arrosée - $79.90“The dense ruby/purple-hued 2010 possesses copious notes of graphite, blueberries and blackraspberry liqueur intermixed with subtle smoky oak. A more structured effort than other recentvintages, deep, pure, full-bodied and impressive, this property has regained its momentum overthe last 4-5 years, and their 2010 is another powerful yet elegant effort that admirably translatesits terroir. Give it 4-5 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 91-94 points

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“Saturated red. Cherry-vanilla, cassis and violet on the nose. Juicy and sweet, offering creamy red cherry andblackcurrant flavors and a repeating note of vanilla. The finish lingers with a spicy floral note. This graceful,balanced wine will offer early accessibility but has the stuffing to age well too.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“A structured, weighty style, with dark blueberry, fig and blackberry fruit. There's ample toast, but it's well-embedded. Big but polished.”- The Wine Spectator 89-92 points

Château La Fleur Cardinale - $74.90“The greatest Fleur Cardinale since the 2005, the super-powerful, rich, opaque purple-colored2010 exhibits beautiful floral notes intermixed with black raspberry, blueberry and boysenberryfruit as well as a hint of minerality. Exuberant and flamboyant with full-bodied richness,stunning purity and an impressive, textured mouthfeel and finish, this beauty should ageeffortlessly for 12-20 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 92-95 points

“A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bright ruby-red. Floral, scentedaromas of cassis and chocolate. A supple, spicy midweight with flavors of raspberry, graphite and tobacco. Onthe soft side but juicy and delicious, finishing with a light dusting of tannins and decent length. This would havemerited a higher score with a little more complexity. In fairness, some critics liked this wine a lot more than Idid.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 86-89 points

“A dense, slightly chewy version, with a broad swath of roasted fig, espresso and black currant confiture pushedby additional charcoal and roasted tobacco notes. This is plenty fleshy and dense, with an encore of anise andplum at the very end. A bit raw still, but everything's there. This estate is quietly putting it all together.”- The Wine Spectator 91-94 points

Château La Tour Figeac - $67.90“This is one of the few instances where the 2008 performed better than the 2010 when tastedside by side. Trust me, there is nothing wrong with the 2010 as it possesses excellent, possiblyoutstanding black raspberry, blueberry, earth and acacia flower-like characteristics. The wine’ssoft tannin, medium-bodied mouthfeel and less massiveness than most 2010s suggest it will beready early and drink well for a decade.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 88-90 points

“75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Dark, bright ruby-red. Knockout nose exudes spicy, aromatic notes ofstrawberry, superripe raspberry and flowers. Then surprisingly light on its feet given the ripeness of the nose,conveying excellent clarity to its red berry, cherry and herbal flavors. Finishes long and smooth, with a lovelyfloral nuance and bright but harmonious acids.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“Juicy and focused, with a delicious beam of anise, plum and blueberry. Superbright, with a long finish and afine-grained structure.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

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Château Larcis-Ducasse - $137.90“An excellent effort, stylistically, the 2010 comes as close to the 2005 as one will find. The winewas made from remarkably low yields of 19 hectoliters per hectare and the final blend wasapproximately 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. The late harvest (it finished during thethird week of October) was managed impeccably by the dynamic duo of Nicolas Thienpont andStephane Derenoncourt. This phenomenal terroir, situated with a south/southeast expositionon the limestone soils of the Côte Pavie, has produced a wine with great individuality. Its densepurple color is followed by notes of black currants, sweet cherries, garrigue, licorice andincense. Already complex, it reveals formidably endowed, full-bodied flavors, a skyscraper-like texture, marvelousdepth, moderately high tannins and excellent precision as well as freshness (which gives the wine that 2005-likepersonality). This 2010 will require 4-5 years of cellaring and should age effortlessly for 20-25 years thereafter.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 95-97 points

“85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Bright ruby-red. Strawberry, red cherry, white pepper and flowers onthe perfumed nose. A refined midweight on the palate, with fresh red cherry and plum flavors complicated byherbs and spices. The peppery, smooth, long finish features hints at flowers and white pepper. This pristine,lovely wine packs in a ton of flavor without coming across as particularly powerful or large-scaled.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 90-93 points

“A nice winey core of crushed red and black currant fruit is laced with ample anise and graphite notes.Stretching out nicely already on the finish, with fresh acidity.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95

Clos des Jacobins - $75.90“Consulting winemaker Dr. Alain Raynaud has produced a beautiful dense ruby/purple-colored effort offering abundant aromas of licorice, black currants, crushed rocks and flowers.Medium to full-bodied with fresh acids, high but ripe tannins and a long finish, this cuvee isusually fairly priced. It should drink well for 15+ years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

“Bright, medium-deep ruby. Musky aromas of plum, blackcurrant and tobacco leaf. Juicy, sappy and ratherstylish, combining peppery herb nuances with sweet chocolatey black fruit. Neither hugely concentrated nor par-ticularly complex, but silky and insidious long, finishing with suave tannins. Hubert de Bouard consults here.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 87-90 points

“This is loaded with enticing raspberry and blackberry fruit, along with crushed plum and cherry sauce notes.Sleek and racy through the finish, with the graphite edge starting to take form. Shows nice purity and length.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95 points

PomerolMerlot is without a doubt the king of this 784 hectare appellation. Given the right weather conditions, itproduces lush, rich and voluptuous wines that are very approachable in their youth but also have the ability toage. It should come as no surprise that this small appellation produced a staggering number of truly outstandingwines in 2010. The wines have deep colour, lovely floral an berry aromatics, svelte tannic structure and goodlength that is all framed by acidity that lends freshness and balance.

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Château Beauregard - $77.90“An opaque purple-colored, dense, tannic, powerful Pomerol, the 2010 Beauregard exhibits amuscular framework, abundant tannin and impressive concentration as well as sweet fruit.Atypically backward for a Pomerol, it requires 3-5 years of cellaring and should drink well fortwo decades. Tasted twice.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 89-91 points

“A 75/25 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Opaque ruby-purple. Very ripe aromas of cassis, black cherryand spicy underbrush, along with an element of smoky chocolate; this borders on overripe. Sweet and lush onentry, with plenty of breadth to the smoky plum and milk chocolate flavors, but then finishes with mounting,somewhat harsh tannins. This is aging in 65% new oak, and perhaps this percentage is too high. GeneralManager Michel Garat, who is also responsible for the very good Sauternes of Bastor-Lamontagne, told me thatBeauregard hopes to increase the percentage of Cabernet Franc in the blend to at least 30%; that's why more ofthis variety was planted five years ago at a tight spacing of 9,000 plants per hectare. Like most successful estatesin the area, the Merlot was harvested early (on September 20), while the Cabernet Franc came in on October 8.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 86-89 points

Château Clinet - $229.90“A spectacular success in this vintage, this blend of 85% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon andthe rest Cabernet Franc achieved 15% natural alcohol. Sadly, there are only 3,400 casesprimarily because of the small Merlot crop (yields were only 29 hectoliters per hectare). Thewine’s opaque purple color is followed by an extraordinary bouquet of boysenberries,blueberries, black currants, licorice, truffles and a hint of asphalt. The wine possesses greatintensity, a multidimensional mouthfeel, stunning glycerin and richness, and wonderfulfreshness as well as precision because of the vintage conditions. This massive Pomerol will ageeffortlessly for 30-35 years. Equaling what Clinet achieved in 1989 and 1990, it is the third successive greatvintage for this estate.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 95-98 points

“Deep ruby-purple A strong element of superripeness dominates the aromas of plum, prune, coffee, and cocoaon the nose. Rich, plush and dense in the mouth, but with a sappy quality to leaven the wine's liqueur-likeripeness of plum, cocoa and underbrush flavors. Though I don't find the vibrancy or lift of the best wines of theappellation, I have to admit that this Clinet maintains very good balance for such a ripe, concentrated wine. Thelong finish features youthfully chewy tannins. Those who like their clarets big, rich and ripe will score this higherthan I did.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 88-91 points

“Rich and fleshy, with a cocoa powder frame to the blueberry, raspberry and dark plum fruit. Long, with somemuscle, yet stays graceful overall.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95

Château Gazin - $134.90“Another remarkable effort from Gazin, the big, powerful, dense 2010 boasts an opaque purplecolor along with loads of black currant and kirsch-like fruit intermixed with licorice, caramel,mocha and toasty oak. This seriously endowed, broodingly backward cuvée requires 6-8 years ofcellaring and should keep for three decades or more.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 93-95 points

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“Ruby purple. The floral nose of violet, white pepper, flint and truffle is very Pomerol. Then a little chunky andwarm in the mouth, with fruit-driven flavors of blackcurrant and black cherry complicated by underbrush andcocoa. Offers good intensity and the smooth, sophisticated finish displays only moderate length.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 86-89 points

“This sports some power, with dark fig, plum and blackberry fruit, but still stays silky, with perfumy black teagliding in on the finish. A lacing of iron shows some strength as well.”- The Wine Advocate 92-95 points

Château Le Gay - $225.90“The 2010 Le Gay is another extraordinary achievement from proprietoress CatherinePere-Verge, who purchased this estate in 2004. A tiny production of around 1,300 casesachieved 13.5% natural alcohol and the final blend was 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.An inky/blue/purple color is followed by a distinctive perfume of liqueur of rocks, blueberries,blackberries, truffles and a subtle hint of oak. Extremely tannic, full-bodied, structured,masculine and backward with abundant minerality as well as ferocious extract and intensity,this 2010 requires at least a decade or cellaring. It should keep for three decades or more.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 95-97+ points

“Rich but refined, with a pure core of raspberry, cherry and plum fruit. There's a gorgeous, silky feel through thefinish. Very long. No heat here—it's all style.”- The Wine Spectator 92-95

Château Nenin - $119.90“An 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc blend that hit 13.9% natural alcohol, the 2010Nenin is a full-bodied, deep plum/purple-colored wine with loads of sweet boysenberry, blackcurrant and cherry notes, as well as hints of earth and spring flowers. Broad and deep, it couldturn out to be one of the best-made wines from this estate. It will drink well for 15 or moreyears.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

“82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc. Ruby-purple. Blackberry, violet and sweet pipe tobacco on the slightlymedicinal nose. Juicy, supple and easygoing, with moderate depth and complexity to its black fruit, herb andearth flavors. A fruity, high-acid style, but with good balance and smooth tannins on the moderately long finish.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 87-90 points

“Superfleshy but very direct, with long, racy raspberry ganache and red currant notes. Almost flashy, but staysfocused through the long finish. Tasted non-blind”- The Wine Spectator 92-95 points

Chateau Petit-Village - $124.90“The finest wine from this estate since their glorious 1982, the 2010 Petit Village possessesaromas of licorice, black cherries, cassis, truffles and oak. Powerful and deep with a corpulenttexture, a silky mouthfeel and a wonderful lushness, it will be drinkable in 2-3 years and lastfor 15 or more.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 90-92 points

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“75% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon. Good, bright ruby-red. Complex aromas ofred berries, violet and minerals, plus a whiff of peppery milk chocolate. Very suave and silky on entry, then tightand energetic in the mid-palate, with sweet flavors similar to the aromas. Ripe and smooth on the long, pepperyaftertaste. There's more Cabernet Franc this year in the blend, technical director Jean-Luc Martignon told me,because a well-situated parcel that survived the frost of 1956 has turned out to be Cabernet Franc—and notCabernet Sauvignon, as they had always believed! This looks to be one of the best vintages for Petit Village inyears. Stephane Derenoncourt also consults here.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 90-93 points

“Crushed plum, raspberry and cassis flavors glide along silky, refined tannins, with a suave finish that has a pol-ished edge.”- The Wine Spectator 89-92 points

Château Vieux-Maillet - $59.90“Shows lovely crushed raspberry, cherry and plum fruit, with silky tannins and a perfumyfinish. Very silky, with deceptive length.”- The Wine Spectator 90-93 points

Vieux Château Certain - $474.90“Alexandre Thienpont thinks 2010 is even more powerful and tannic than 2009. This iscertainly a big wine, dominated by its Merlot component (86%, with the rest mostly CabernetFranc). The natural alcohol level is 14.5%, slightly above 2009, but the pH is a healthy 3.7,and the wine, like so many 2010s, is a paradox. The alcohols are often the highest ever yet theacidities are fresh and lively, and the wine crisp and refined. This is a deep purple-coloredwine, with loads of opulence and fat, a voluptuous texture and tremendous purity. The style isa modern-day version of what they probably achieved in 1947, 1949 and 1950. Thienpont at-tributes the wine’s freshness to the lack of any real heat wave, the drought, and the very cool nights inSeptember. This wine should drink well for 20-40 years.”- Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #194 96-98 points

“86% Merlot, 8% Cabernet franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon; 3.7 pH; 90 IPT; 75% new oak; 14.5 % alcohol.Deep purple-ruby. Knockout nose displays amazingly penetrating aromas of black cherry, cassis, violet, pungentherbs and minerals; for me, this is the nose of the vintage! Then rich, fresh and mouthfilling, with lively acidityframing and lifting the wine's dark fruit, floral and mineral flavors. The very long, palate-saturating finishfeatures building tannins that turn just slightly astringent at the back. Had the tannins been just a bit finer, thismight have been the wine of the vintage. Alexandre Thienpont feels that this wine is similar to the 1950, whilethe 2009 is more like the 1948, and he notes there was 20% less production in 2010 than in 2009.”- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June '11 94-97 points

“Super broad and muscular, with lots of dark fig, currant and chocolate notes. A smoky tobacco edge on theback end is starting to emerge, and this begins to gush linzer torte and cassis with air. A very big wine. One ofthe stars of the appellation in 2010. 86 percent Merlot, 8 percent Cabernet Franc and 6 percent CabernetSauvignon, almost the same as 2009. Tasted non-blind.”- The Wine Spectator 96-99 points

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2010 Bordeaux Collection Case - $20,000.00

Contains one bottle each of:2010 Château Margaux2010 Château Lafite

2010 Château Latour2010 Château Mouton Rothschild

2010 Château Haut-Brion2010 Château La Mission Haut-Brion2010 Château Cheval Blanc

2010 Château Petrus2010 Château d’Yquem

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Alter Ego de Château Palmer $124.90 page 23Château Beauregard $77.90 page 37Château Belle-Vue $36.90 page 5Château Bellefont-Belcier $87.90 page 34Château Beychevelle $149.90 page 18Château Bolaire $27.90 page 32Château Boyd-Cantenac $107.90 page 24Château Branaire Ducru $134.90 page 19Château Brane-Cantenac $149.90 page 24Château Calon-Ségur $159.90 page 8Château Cambon la Pelouse $35.90 page 5Château Cantemerle $64.90 page 5Château Cantenac Brown $104.90 page 25Château Cap de Faugères $34.90 page 33Château Capbern Gasqueton $39.90 page 8Château Clerc-Milon $134.90 page 12Château Climens 375ml $97.90 page 30Château Clinet $229.90 page 37Château Cos d’Estournel $519.90 page 10Château Croizet-Bages $64.90 page 12Château d’Armailhac $94.90 page 13Château d’Issan $134.90 page 25Château de le Cour d’Argent $24.90 page 32Château Duhart-Milon $179.90 page 13Château Gazin $134.90 page 37Château Giscours $124.90 page 25Château Gloria $81.90 page 19Château Grand-Puy-Ducasse $81.90 page 13Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste $159.90 page 14Château Gruaud Larose $125.90 page 19Château Guiraud 375ml $43.90 page 31Château Haut-Bages Liberal $81.90 page 14Château Haut-Bailly $239.90 page 29Château Haut-Batailley $81.90 page 15Château Kirwan $114.90 page 26Château l’Arrosée $79.90 page 34Château La Fleur Cardinale $74.90 page 35Château La Lagune $109.90 page 6Château La Mission Haut-Brion $1,549.90 page 15Château La Roncheraie $41.90 page 33Château La Tour Blanche 375ml $54.90 page 31Château La Tour Carnet $66.90 page 6Château La Tour Figeac $67.90 page 35Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 375ml $42.90 page 31Château Lafite $1,549.90 page 15Château Lafon-Rochet $86.90 page 8Château Lagrange $112.90 page 20

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Château Langoa-Barton $124.90 page 20Château Larcis-Ducasse $137.90 page 36Château Lascombes $196.90 page 26Château Le Crock $47.90 page 9Château Le Doyenné $25.90 page 33Château Le Gay $225.90 page 38Château Le Thil Comte Clary $39.90 page 29Château Léoville Barton $196.90 page 21Château Léoville Las Cases $499.90 page 21Château Léoville Poyferré $227.90 page 22Château Lynch Bages $266.90 page 16Château Malescot St. Exupéry $164.90 page 27Château Margaux $1,549.90 page 27Château Marquis d’Alseme Becker $66.90 page 28Château Meyney $59.90 page 9Château Monbrisson $59.90 page 28Château Montrose $359.90 page 9Château Moulin-Riche $51.90 page 22Château Nenin $119.90 page 38Château Ormes de Pez $61.90 page 10Château Pape-Clément $254.90 page 30Château Pédésclaux $66.90 page 16Chateau Petit-Village $124.90 page 38Château Pibran $64.90 page 17Château Pichon-Baron $349.90 page 17Château Pitray-Madame $23.90 page 33Château Potensac $49.90 page 6Château Pontet-Canet $269.90 page 17Château Prieure-Lichine $106.90 page 28Château Rieussec 375ml $66.90 page 31Château Saint-Pierre $142.90 page 22Château Sénéjac $33.90 page 7Château St.-Paul $29.90 page 7Château Sociando-Mallet $67.90 page 7Château Talbot $111.90 page 23Château Vieux-Maillet $59.90 page 39Clos des Jacobins $75.90 page 36Clos du Marquis $102.90 page 23Clos Puy Arnaud $51.90 page 34La Dame de Montrose $87.90 page 11Les Pagodes de Cos $109.90 page 11Vieux Château Certain $474.90 page 39

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TERMS & CONDITIONSOffer closes December 31st, 2011; end of business day.

We reserve the right not to accept your order, in which case we will not have any further obligation to you.

We may accept the whole or part of your order, both in respect of the kinds of products ordered and the quan-tity of products ordered. The price will be adjusted accordingly.

Orders will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, except for those wines that have historically proven to gener-ate demand far in excess of our ability to satisfy that demand. In the case of these wines, preference will be giveto those customers who balance their orders of such “cherries” with other wines from this offering.

We will be deemed not to have accepted your order until we have debited your credit card. Even if we acceptyour order, there will not be any agreement between us if you are under the age of 19 years at the time you sub-mit your order.

Confirmation of your order will be mailed.

No discounts of any kind are applicable.

Our total liability to you for non-delivery of any product is limited to the purchase price of the products.

Cancellation of order after being processed is subject to a $50 fee per invoice. Cancellations will not be acceptedafter the campaign closes December 31st, 2011.

Marquis Wine Cellars is not responsible for typographical errors.

Prices include all taxes, bottle deposit to be added.

Delivery arranged with case orders in Metro Vancouver only.

Arrival of wines in store will be autumn of 2013. All wines will be held until all products have arrived for orderconsolidation.