Another outstanding vintage!<\/br>
\nWho would have believed it possible after a 2009 vintage praised to the skies?\nThe 2010 growing season started out very well, without the threat of vine diseases, which\nmeant that little spraying was necessary.\nAlthough flowering in Merlot vines was upset by cold, wet weather that led to low yields,\nthe dry, very sunny weather that followed \u2013 but without a heat wave \u2013 led to quick v\u00e9raison\n(change of colour of the grape berries) and the onset of ripening. Limited rainfall in\nearly September, coupled with continued sunshine and high daytime temperatures, were\nconducive to perfect ripening of the grape skins and seeds. The juice was highly concentrated\nthanks to the small size of the berries.<\/br>\nThe wines show considerable aromatic complexity. They are also powerful with a velvety\ntexture. Although alcohol levels were very high, this was balanced by greater acidity\nthan in 2009, which bodes well for excellent ageing potential\u2026<\/p>\n