Community Tasting Note

Cailles wrote:

Monday, June 29, 2020 - Bordeaux 2010 - 10 Years On - 61 Reds: Bordeaux 2010 after 10 years. 61 reds, mostly big names, tasted blind. Average score 92.1 and lower than the more open and charming 2009 vintage last year (93.4). A few observations: A) It’s not yet the harmonious, complex, classic, clean vintage. Especially the masculine appellations of the left bank need at least 5 more years to just open up, potentially longer to soften. B) Left bank trumps right bank thanks to less detectable alcohol, cleaner lines and the two best wines of the vintage (Mouton, Margaux). C) Pomerol shines bright with many strong wines which can all mask the high alcohol levels (best AOC slightly ahead of Pauillac). D) As in 2009, there are several right banks already past peak, incl. big names (Duffau Lagarosse, Ausone). All in all, 2010 is a very good vintage with pockets of greatness but today 2009 shows more open and hence complex. More information, top and worst 10 list, appellation rankings from five participants in the story link.

TN: Muted nose, not showing much. Dark, dense, ripe on the palate, not as aristocratic as the other St. Juliens, much more concentrated and even slightly alcoholic. The odd-one out but with nice fruit and mineral notes, medium+ precision and good length. My guess is that with a lot of air this could be already open for business.

Decanting: Give it at least 6 hours in the decanter.

Group average: 91.0
Group rank: number 47 out of 61 wines

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