2010 La Vieille Cure (750ml) (FUTURE ARRIVAL)

WINE IS DUE TO ARRIVE IN 2012-14

Vintage: 2010
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateau La Vieille Cure
Vineyard:
Designation:
Appellation: Fronsac
Producer: Chateau La Vieille Cure
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Libournais

Tasting note: This American-owned estate has been on a qualitative roll for over a decade and the 2010 should rival their 2005 and 2009 as one of the finest wines La Vieille Cure has made. The dense plum/ruby/purple-tinged 2010 exhibits beautiful notes of kirsch liqueur, black currants, licorice and forest floor. Lovely texture and purity, medium to full body and superb fruit intensity result in a gorgeous wine that will be accessible early, but capable of lasting 10-15 years. (91-93pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: May 2011
Score: 91-93
Drink: 2013-26

Tasting note: La Vieille Cure Opaque in color, black licorice, dark chocolate, oak, jammy berries and sweet black cherry flavors are coupled with a big blast of concentrated, sweet jammy berries. This is the best wine produced by La Vieille Cure since the 2005. (90-93pts. Jeff Leve, Thewinecellarinsider.com)

Tasted: Apr. 22, 2011
Score: 90-93
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: Light, with friendly cassis and cherry fruit kissed with a hint of toasty vanilla. The finish is soft and rounded. (88-91pts. JM, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: 2011
Score: 88-91
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: My best score to this estate en primeur. A true success! Beautiful deep red. Warm, fruity, smoky on the nose. The most enticing, the pulpiest and the most aromatic palate I've known for the estate. Above all, it ends on elegant tannins. Good length. (87-88pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: 2011
Score: 87-88
Drink: N/A