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Tour du Pin 2010

St Emilion, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

The 2010 La Tour du Pin is showing incredibly well. A blend of 75% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc from just over 17 acres, this wine is a sleeper of the vintage. It offers up loads of blueberry, black raspberry and boysenberry fruit, stunning opulence, freshness and precision, despite its flesh and fat. Pure, fragrant and -open for business,- so to speak, this is a gorgeous wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. The world wine market hasn't caught up to the quality of this estate, which is now owned by the proprietors of Cheval Blanc and operated under the administration of the same staff that produces that outstanding Bordeaux.

Score: 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2028 01 February 2013

This very perfumed style of wine is slightly cooler and fresher than the more opulent, glycerin-imbued 2009. Exhibiting terrific aromatics (black and red fruits, licorice, and graphite), medium to full-bodied flavors, super purity, and a long finish, it should drink nicely when young and evolve for 10-15 years, although I can’t see it ever being very long-aged.

Score: 90 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011

The Chateau, situated in front of Cheval Blanc who now own it. 85%M, 15%CF, aged in 50% new oak. Intense floral aromas with lots of ripe black cherry and good lift. Direct and quite Cheval-like - smooth and richly tannic, with a tightish warm finish.

Score: 90 - 93

Albany Vintners, - 28 April 2011

A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc from vines located at the entrance of Cheval Blanc (including 5-hectares on gravel) this has a very pure nose, a little subdued at the first but opening with dark berries, a touch of mocha and espresso. The palate is medium-bodied with a dash of white pepper on the entry, gritty tannins, a little more tension than the Quinault l’Enclos with a well-defined if very linear finish. Quite elegant. Drink 2012-2020. Tasted March 2011.

Score: 89 - 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2020 27 April 2011

85% Merlot. 15% Cabernet Franc. Cheval team have been in charge for four years. Very fresh, seems skinnier on the nose than the Quinault L’Enclos served with it. But on the palate it is really quite broad and sweet with excellent palate breadth. Quite firm on the finish. A bit tough even on the finish. Very dry tannins. Quite severe - especially on the finish.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2030 14 April 2011

This property goes from strength to strength under owners Cheval Blanc. Elegant, perfumed, sweet and ripe with beautiful texture and tannins. Fresh acidity behind.

Score: 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2016-2026 01 April 2011

A fresh, open style, offering delicious raspberry and blueberry fruit, with lots of alluring spice and licorice notes, followed by a flash of fruitcake on the finish. Lengthy, with good range already.

Score: 89 - 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011