In Bond Fine Wine. 2010 Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Second wine • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (RP). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Molesworth (JM) — 93–96/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2011
Remarkably tight, offering black currant and sanguine notes laced with sandalwood and roasted fig. This is also tight-grained on the finish and is really long, with the acidity just going on and on. Only 10 percent new oak. Tasted non-blind.
Albany Vintners (AV) — 91–93/100 · -, 27/04/2011
Dark ruby purple. Aromatic with a hint of lead. Lovely textured. A hint of green on the back but super-fruity and lots of fruit punch and typicity. Lively.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 17–18/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 20/04/2011 · Drink 2018-2030
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. Mid crimson without great colour intensity. Very savoury and glossy. Immediate polish on the nose here. Raspberries and tar. Great intensity and fluidity. Really this is SO much better than it used to be. Very fine wine by any measure. Bone dry. Minerals and chew on the end but no rustic tannins. Very fine and long. It is adm…