Com apenas 5 dos 62 Crus Classés do Médoc, Saint-Estèphe poderia ser considerado a comuna menos apta a competir por atenção na região, mas a variedade de estilos aliada a uma certa robustez e solidez de seu solo argiloso, fazem dela uma aposta certa, principalmente em safras de alta qualidade como a de 2010.
As plantações de Merlot tiveram um crescimento significativo na região, mas seus Cabernets amadurecidos à perfeição, ainda dominam o corte final. Uma riqueza natural domina esses vinhos, que certamente estarão prontos mais cedo que os de Pauilac, mas com o mesmo potencial de guarda deles.
As plantações de Merlot tiveram um crescimento significativo na região, mas seus Cabernets amadurecidos à perfeição, ainda dominam o corte final. Uma riqueza natural domina esses vinhos, que certamente estarão prontos mais cedo que os de Pauilac, mas com o mesmo potencial de guarda deles.
Chateau Cos d'Estournel, Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 2010
Exotic tobacco leaf nose, superb ripe fruit and a violetty lift, more controlled and more classic than 2009, a great wine. Drink 2018-40. (19 points)
Chateau Calon-Segur, Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 2010
Superb expression of black fruits, sensational depth of supple/succulent flavours, great harmony, purity and length, for me the best Saint-Estèphe this year. Drink 2020-50. (19 points)
Chateau Phelan-Segur, Saint-Estephe 2010
Rich, ripe, quite leathery fruit, very good lift and lovely potential complexity, always with a touch of spicy elegance. Drink 2017-26. (17 points)
Chateau Cos Labory, Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 2010
Very good expression of ripe fruit, slightly smoky, good length, a wine with much more freshness and depth from this château, good future. Drink 2017-30. (17 points)
Chateau de Pez, Saint-Estephe 2010
Very good depth of fruit and great class from this top Saint-Estèphe estate, great in the 1970s and great once again. Drink 2018-30. (17 points)
Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 2010
Superbly ripe Cabernet fruit and lush yet firm flavours and perfect tannins make this an explosively good wine for the medium and long term. Drink 2017-30. (17.5 points)
Chateau Ormes-de-Pez, Saint-Estephe 2010
Superb concentration of very ripe fruit, lots of richness and depth, will be very impressive. Drink 2016-28. (17 points)
Les Pagodes de Cos, Saint-Estephe 2010
Big smoky cassis nose, spice and controlled fruit, impressive complexity. Drink 2014-22. (17 points)
Chateau Capbern Gasqueton, Saint-Estephe 2010
Lovely cassis nose, smoothness of texture and weight, a polished and classy wine. Drink 2016-26. (17 points)
Chateau Montrose, Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 2010
Elegant, quite reserved fruit, quite discreet now, will gain in length, but less exciting than 2009. Drink 2020-35. (18 points)
Chateau Tronquoy-Lalande, Saint-Estephe 2010
Deep Cabernet fruit, succulent middle and firm grip of ripe tannins, a success. Drink 2016-25. (16.5 points)
Chateau Haut-Marbuzet, Saint-Estephe 2010
Big smoky cassis nose and lots of ripeness and depth, good depth and good future. Drink 2014-20. (16.5 points)
Marquis de Calon, Saint-Estephe 2010
Lovely depth and great precision of cassis fruit, slightly smoky, lifted elegance, harmony and length. Drink 2014-18. (16 points)
La Dame de Montrose, Saint-Estephe 2010
Rich smoky cassis fruit, good middle sweetness and lift, less depth than expected. Drink 2015-20. (16 points)
Tronquoy de Sainte-Anne, Saint-Estephe 2010
Fine cassis fruit and good leafy flavours, polished and elegant. Drink 2014-18. (15.5 points)
Chateau Serilhan, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Rich, smoky nose, very good suave ripeness for Saint-Estèphe, good future. Drink 2014-20. (16 points)
Chateau Tour de Pez, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Some good fruit, nice meaty style, will open up well. Drink 2013-16. (15 points)
Chateau Laffitte-Carcasset, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Quite rich red fruits, good oak and quite a polished wine, good future. Drink 2014-20. (16 points)
Chateau Segur de Cabanac, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Well-extracted quite fragrant, floral red fruits, good length, serious wine. Drink 2014-20. (16 points)
Chateau de Come, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Attractively extracted fruit in a nice broad and open style. Drink 2014-18. (15.5 points)
Chateau Tour des Termes, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Well-expressed cassis fruit and an elegant Saint-Estèphe, classy finish and depth. Drink 2015-20. (16 points)
Chateau Petit Bocq, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Explosive fruit on the nose and fine, fleshy palate with natural tannins and grip for a good future. Drink 2015-24. (16 points)
Chateau Beau-Site Haut-Vignoble, Saint-Estephe 2010
Good depth of colour and good earthy fruit, good medium term. Drink 2013-16. (15 points)
Chateau le Boscq, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Well-extracted and quite vibrant cassis fruit, freshness, depth and potential complexity. Drink 2014-18. (16 points)
Chateau la Commanderie, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Good depth of fruit and good earthy Saint-Estèphe. Drink 2014-18. (15.5 points)
Chateau le Crock, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Well-extracted ripe fruit and good vigour and length, good future. Drink 2014-20. (16 points)
Chateau la Haye, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Attractively floral red fruits, good vinous depth, typical Saint-Estèphe. Drink 2014-18. (15.5 points)
Chateau Andron-Blanquet, Saint-Estephe 2010
Good meaty depth of fruit and an attractively robust, yet elegant Saint-Estèphe. Drink 2015-20. (16 points)
Chateau Clauzet, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Fine fragrant cassis fruit, elegant length and good balance for the future, a very nice wine. Drink 2014-20. (16 points)
Chateau Lilian Ladouys, Cru Bourgeois, Saint-Estephe 2010
Very good smoky cassis nose, lots of good fleshy, firm fruit, very good medium term. Drink 2014-20. (16 points)
