2010 Bordeaux retasted in June, Saint-Julien

2010 Château Beychevelle;

Perfumed nose over blackcurrants, fresh fruit, balanced, nicely textured and elegant. Shows better now than in April. 89-91

2010 Château Branaire-Ducru;

A bit shut on the nose, astonishing fruit and balance on the palate, beautiful texture, one superb Branaire. 92-94

2010 Château Gloria;

Some herbs, fresh and somewhat lean for the vintage, lovely finish. 90-92

2010 Château Gruaud Larose;

Lovely nose, layered, and complex. Beautiful texture and structure, gives a statement, ripe tannins and very long length. 95-96

2010 Château Lagrange;

Fresh and fruity nose, lively and elegant on the palate, nothing of the herbs I normally associate with this estate, long length. 92-93

2010 Château Langoa Barton;

Elegant fruit and feels subtle and refined, easy to oversee in a tasting, long finish. 92-93

2010 Château Léoville Barton;

Perfumed, layered, fresh and lively. Superb balance with great aftertaste and length. 94-95

2010 Château Léoville Poyferré;

Deep ruby, leaner body but not intensity, fruit forward and long finish. 90-92

2010 Château Saint-Pierre;

Closed nose but lively freshness, layered, massive of ripe tannins, very long finish. 92-93

2010 Château Talbot;

Herbal high-notes and perfumed, elegant body anise over dark fruit, exotic finish. Difficult to taste. 90-92