A brilliant effort from this property, known for the sheer elegance and finesse of its wines,

the 2010 La Conseillante offers back - to - back monumental efforts, particularly given the

remarkable 2009. This estate has been on a hot streak of late. The 2010 is a slightly bigger,

richer wine, but without losing its floral, elegant mulberry, black raspberry and sweet

kirsch notes. Combine those with some licorice, subtle new oak and a hint of forest floor,

and the result is a medium to full - bodied, rich, complex wine that has striking aromatics

and perfect balance in the mouth. Forget it for 3 - 5 years and drink it over the following

30. /RP /Feb 2013