While it’s still early, this first look at 2010 Bordeaux wine from Pomerol, St. Emilion and a few wines from the satellite appellations can be considered a preview of what’s to come.
Chateau Pichon Lalande shows classic elegance and grace from the Left Bank, while Angélus is more the modern Right Bank style, flaunting its rich, opulent textures.
Like all the bottles from this evening, the Harlan Estate was served blind. I bring this up so that you know, out of a table with 8 people, not one taster mentioned finding VA in the this particular bottle.
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou is on fire! They are producing some of the finest Bordeaux wines they have ever made. Much of that credit goes to the current owner and director, Bruno Borie.
Cooking is about fun and a willingness to try something new. At least that’s how it is in my kitchen. I strive to create flavorful dishes offering intensity, purity and a good canvas for wine pairing.
The widespread usage of the 100 Pt system causes severe consternation to some wine consumers. When any critic scores a wine, they are offering their opinion on that specific wine vis a vis its peers. Scoring wine does not reduce wine to a level of scientific certainty. Scores do not dictate taste.