Five from Bordeaux

2011 Château Canon: (Canon-Fronsac)

Ruby. Some cassis, minerals, vanilla and red berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner than 09 and 10 and lacks the freshness of '12 but still quite lovely. Good length. 85

2007 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot:

Ruby, garnet rim. Fruity, scented, elegant and nuanced nose, some anise, floral notes, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and refreshing if a bit lean, lovely balance, drink now-2020. 90

2007 Château Potensac:

Ruby. Fragrant, cassis, slightly floral notes, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, maturing nicely and ready to drink now and over the next five years, good length. 87

2001 Château Potensac:

Ruby. Cassis, floral, scented, some vanilla and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity after the 07, has more of everything and almost feels younger, good length. Now til 2022. 89

2008 Croix de Beaucaillou:

Ruby. Cassis, violets, anise, elegant and seductive nose, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounder than last bottle, elegant, lovely. 90