Author: Dirk Chan
Hot on the heels of the equally great 2009 vintage, 2010 is yet another legendary year for Bordeaux which will be highly sought out throughout its lifetime. While the 2009 are fruity and flamboyant (the California vintage), the 2010’s are in the more classic, ageworthy style – the comparison between these two vintages will parallel the still ongoing debate between the 1989 and 1990 vintages.
Please join us on Saturday, February 22nd at 7pm, as we taste the 2010 Right Bank (of the Gironde River) Bordeaux in our Top Drops series – this sit-down tasting will feature the Merlot dominant right-bank wines from the famous and expensive appellations of St. Emilion and Pomerol. We’ll serve appropriate food pairing, and the highlights will be the second-to-last-ever vintage of the Chateau Magdelaine and a surprise aged bottling.
Many of the best Merlots grown in the world are in these two small appellations. Don’t let “Sideways” discourage you, Merlot is heavenly when it is done right and are as ageworthy as their Left Bank Cabernet Sauvignon cousins. Only 18 seats available for this sure-fire sit-down sellout, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
Register for the Top Drops: 2010 Right Bank Bordeaux tasting here..
Check out all available 2009 Right Bank wines..
Check out all available 2010 Right Bank wines..