Chateau Branas Grand Poujeaux 2010

WEINWISSER: "Sattes Purpur-Granat. Geniales Bouquet, reife Pflaumen, ein Hauch Dörrfrüchte, reife Bananen, fast buttrig im Ansatz. Im Gaumen opulent, im Innern mit dezent bitterer Schwarzschokonote."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "From a 30-acre property next to Château Chasse-Spleen, this 2010 is solid, dark and rich, typical of the vintage. There is a veneer of smooth new wood that opens to reveal firm, solid tannins. This is big, structured and ready for long-term aging."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Soft textures, round tannins and a blast of licorice, smoke, espresso bean and black cherries carry through from start to finish. An hour or so in the decanter helps. Still young, this will be better in a few years. One of the better wines from Moulis and it sells for fair price too! The wine was made from blending 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Creamy-textured, but not lush, as a charcoal thread keeps the enticing plum sauce, blackberry coulis and steeped currant notes from being too flattering. A singed cedar note holds the finish together, while an alluring smoky edge lingers. Drink now through 2022. 3,000 cases made."