2009 Ch. le Boscq, St Estèphe

With a lovely, floral perfume, this brims full of juicy mulberries with kernel of darker blackberries holding the centre of the palate. Very fresh and very juicy, the 2009 Ch. le Boscq, St Estèphe would be a great wine to set aside for future drinking pleasure.

Dense red, good depth of fleshy, earthy fruit, a well-made robust yet elegant wine.
(Steven Spurrier - Decanter - Apr 2010)

Rather exotic, ripe dark purple fruits on the nose and an extraordinary register of sweetness on the front palate. Only at the end of the palate does the St-Estèphe austerity kick in. Very unusual! Almost a Jekyll and Hyde of a wine. The drying tannins enforce a long wait but I’m not sure the fruit weight will keep it going that long.
(Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com - Apr 2010)

This estate is owned by the Dourthe family and sits on a beautiful vineyard sandwiched between Sociando Mallet and Calon Segur. Black currants galore intermixed with some noticeable minerality and loamy soil notes are all present in this blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot. Medium to full-bodied, with moderate tannin, it should drink well for 10-15 years.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - April 2010)

Crushed blueberry on the nose, with cassis leaf and flowers. Full-bodied, with a lovely silky texture and a medium finish. Layered and attractive.
(James Suckling - Wine Spectator - Apr 2010)