Prats thinks 2010 Cos d’Estournel is a perfect definition for what Bordeaux does at its best, blending austerity, power and elegance. While he loves the 2009 for its glamorous style, he considers that a unique vintage for the chateau.
The best food and wine pairings follow this simple rule. Complex wine, simple food. Simple wines, Complex food.
2010 marks the first Pontet Canet vintage the wine is produced from 100% bio dynamic as well as organic. Pontet Canet was certified biodynamic. Organic certification was awarded by Ecocert. The bio dynamic certification comes from biodyvin.
Combining delicacy, power, richness and elegance, which is always difficult to come by, the palate is washed over by waves of intense pure cassis and spicy black plums that fill your mouth and coat your palate. With ripe tannins, purity of fruit and freshness, this is so rich, concentrated and creamy, you can eat it with a spoon.
Aromas of tobacco, cigar ash, stone, blackberry and floral scents pop from the glass with little effort with mouth coating layers of concentrated, dense, ripe, sweet dark berries, powerful tannins and freshness.
2010 Montrose covers your palate with layers of ripe black fruit and tannin, ending with a long blackberry and ripe cassis finish.
Jean Charles Cazes, when asked to compare 2010 with 2009 stated, 2010 is a more serious, bigger wine with more tannin and backbone that will age better. We agree on the aging potential, but I’m not sure I agree on a preference for 2010 over 2009. Cazes added, it will be a fun debate over the years to be decided by comparing the wines. On that, we were in complete agreement, I look forward to that as well. .