Lot 438
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 2011 (1) WA 93 JS 93
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2010 (1) WS 95 WA 95
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2010 (1) WA 100
Lot 438 Details
CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 2011 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
scraped label.
Deep garnet colored, the 2011 Ducru-Beaucaillou features fragrant notes of underbrush, tilled soil, tree bark and fungi over a core of red currant jelly, preserved plums, cassis and mulberries. Medium-bodied, elegant, refreshing and with a sturdy, grainy texture, it offers just enough black fruit and earthy layers in the mouth and a savory finish. August 2020 Drink to 2038 WA 93 JS 93
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2010 (1)
Pessac-Léognan. Grand Cru Classé
u. bn. marked label. scraped capsule.
The 2010 Haut Bailly has consistently been a fantastic wine, and at seven years of age I have no reason to alter that view. It has a mixture of red and black fruit on the nose, wet stone, black olive and a light marine influence. It is still backward compared to other vintages, but it has not relinquished one iota of its intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. This is a voluminous Haut Bailly, one that is beginning to stretch its muscles, with a gentle grip in the mouth with a wonderful saline finish. There is huge potential locked into this wine, but patience is needed. Tasted March 2017. Drink: 2020-2025 July 2017 WS 95 WA 95
CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2010 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
u. bn.
An absolutely amazing wine, from grapes harvested between the end of September and October 17, this blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot has close to 15% natural alcohol. It comes from one of the few biodynamic vineyards in Bordeaux, but you are likely to see many more, given the success that Tesseron seems to be having at all levels, both in his vineyards and in his fermentation/winemaking. An astounding, compelling wine with the classic Pauillac nose more often associated with its cross-street neighbor, Mouton-Rothschild, creme de cassis, there are also some violets and other assorted floral notes. The wine has off-the-charts massiveness and intensity but never comes across as heavy, overbearing or astringent. Drink: 2021-2061 July 2016 WA 100