Chateau Villemaurine, Grand Cru Classe, St. Emilion, Bordeaux, 2010

Tasting: St. Emilion Grand Cru & Premier Grand Cru Classe

Smoky nose, with a good deal of toasty oak slightly obscuring the black fruits. Rich and sumptuous, a touch soft, but has admirable concentration and a svelte texture. The acidity isn’t that high but there’s enough to give some lift. Solid, structured, and long.

Tasting: St. Emilion Grand Cru & Premier Grand Cru Classe

Attractively spicy, vanilla nose. Supple and forward in style. A little soft centred. Alcohol present. A little overripe.

Tasting: St. Emilion Grand Cru & Premier Grand Cru Classe

Concentrated black fruits nose, a touch of spice and coffee beans. Well-extracted, smooth flavours, tannins are there to back up the broad, open fruit; good structure and length.