2010 Stars Mixed Case

Three bottles of each of our star affordable Clarets from the 2010 vintage. Our En Primeur terms apply.

3 bottles ChÂteau Potensac, MÉdoc 2010

A leading cru bourgeois estate in the very north of the Médoc that produces wines of consistently good value.

"Traditionally made, yet exhibiting some modern touches such as ripe fruit, the 2010 Potensac is another sleeper of the vintage from this estate, owned by Jean-Hubert Delon, the proprietor of Leoville Las Cases. Classic Bordeaux notes of red and black currants, earth, and spice box are well-presented in this deep ruby/purple-colored, medium-bodied wine, which should drink nicely for a decade or more. A sleeper of a vintage." —Robert Parker 87-89

"Dense blackcurrant fruit, still backward, but much more class than its Médoc neighbours and a very good future. Drink 2015-25." —Decanter Magazine, 16.5 points

3 bottles ChÂteau Poujeaux, Moulis 2010

One of the top two estates in this Southern Médoc appellation and widely viewed as being one of the best value on the left bank.

"Beautifully extracted cassis fruit, already showing complexity, tightly-knit and will age well. Drink 2015-25."—Decanter Magazine, 17 points

"A strong effort, the tannic, medium to full-bodied 2010 possesses good minerality, zesty acidity, admirable freshness and both blue and black fruits. With impressive depth and length, this pure Moulis should drink well for 15+ years."—Robert Parker 88-90

3 bottles ChÂteau Sociando-Mallet, Haut-MÉdoc 2010

A Bordeaux estate that makes a mockery of the 1855 Classification, Château Sociando-Mallet has, over the last 20 years, consistently produced better wines than many of its classed growth neighbours.

"The classic 2010 displays everything one expects from this over-achieving Haut-Médoc. A dense purple color is followed by aromas of blueberries, black currants, graphite and crushed rocks, a layered, full-bodied mouthfeel, stunning concentration and sweet, more polished and refined tannins than are normally found in barrel samples of Sociando Mallet."—Robert Parker 91-93

"Great depth of fruit, deep ripeness and resonant flavours, fine texture and vigour, very good future. Drink 2015-25." —Decanter Magazine, 17 points

"Lively and racy and with more than a hint of young oak! Sweet start and very polished palate. Chewy finish but with lots and lots of sweet fruit. Well done! Quite luscious, very like a fine St-Estèphe." —Jancis Robinson MW 16.5

3 bottles ChÂteau Les Ormes de Pez, St-EstÈphe 2010

One of St Estèphe’s best Cru Bourgeois estates. Ormes de Pez is owned and run by Jean-Michel Cazes, who also runs Lynch-Bages. The 2009 vintage was a best-seller last year and we expect the 2010 to be even more popular—it’s a cracking wine with lots of fruit and great structure. It will however need several years in the cellar.

"Superb concentration of very ripe fruit, lots of richness and depth, will be very impressive. Drink 2016-28." —Decanter, 17 points

"A wine with lots of flesh and chewy tannins. Full and round, with a lovely texture and finish. Long. These guys are on a roll here. Cazes family of Lynch-Bages. 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot." —James Suckling 92-93

"This dense purple-colored 2010 exhibits dark raspberry and blueberry fruit notes, less power and structure than it’s neighbor De Pez, but more finesse, elegance and fruit forwardness. This impressively endowed effort should drink nicely for 10-15 years." —Robert Parker 87-90

 

Prices are all-inclusive for deliveries within the Republic of Ireland. Minimum total order is 1 case (12 bottles of 75cl equivalent) and may be mixed 2 cases (24 bottles of 75cl equivalent) of your choice. We use recycled boxes for our mixed cases to help protect the environment. For more details, please view our ordering information or contact us on 01 845 7645 or info@fromvineyardsdirect.ie