Beautiful Bordeaux - Published in March 2013

More than 65 reviews of newly released red and white wines

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Château Moulin de la Rose 2010 Red (Saint-Julien)

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Price $130

This rare unclassified growth from Saint-Julien has all of the elegance you would expect, and it balances firm tannins with a classic black-currant flavor. It has dark, structured tannins, with layers of wood and acidity on the fragrant finish. Keep this for many years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Château Ambe Tour Pourret 2010 Red (Saint-Émilion)

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Price $38

Initially, this is tight, minerally and structured, but as the wine opens, intense dark fruits and rich tannins surface, creating an opulent, juicy character. The vineyard is planted with 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, and it’s the combination in 2010 that gives such a vital, rich and structured selection. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Château Blaignan 2010 Red (Médoc)

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Price $16

Aromatic hints of new wood translate onto the smooth palate. It has smoke and black currant flavors, with tannins that are already well integrated. Attractive acidity gives this a final lift. Keep it for 5–6 years. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Château Chantelys 2010 Red (Médoc)

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Price $19

This is a fruity, Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wine, with tannins that support and balance the black currant flavor. Wood aging lightly brushes the structure. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Château Rollan de By 2010 Red (Médoc)

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Price $35

A powerful selection, this is dominated by tannins. Under the firm structure, there is a fruity aspect that will develop. It has the potential to evolve into a full-bodied, intense wine that maintains a sense of elegance. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Château des Lattes 2010 Red (Médoc)

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Price $20

Full, ripe and juicy, this has a flavor of fresh black-currant juice, which is balanced by the dry, firm tannins that promise aging. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Château la Gravette Lacombe 2010 Red (Médoc)

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Price $18

Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a firm, rich expression of the vintage. It has firm tannins, with a mineral edge and a black currant flavor. The wine, which takes part of its name from the gravelly soil, has a toasty wood character that plays a fine supporting role. Age for five years or more. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

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Château le Manoir 2010 Cuvée Prestige Red (Lalande de Pomerol)

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Price $70

Despite the high alcohol level, this is classic Bordeaux, with style, elegance and fine balance between tannin and ripe black-currant fruit. It demonstrates the concentration and rich structure of the vintage, yet the finish has a light, bright, fruity touch. — R.V. (3/1/2013)

2009 Mira Hyde Vineyard

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