Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

From Cellartracker, 5/21/2016:
Poured a small glass on opening and gave it a swirl, before decanting the rest.
Immediately I knew this was a great bottle of wine.
Cherries and herbs on the nose. On the palate, ripe red and black fruits, a hint of sweetness, pencil shavings, and a little spice.
The second pour was not as expressive, the third a bit acidic.
Over time the wine opened up to display all the character I discovered on opening: ample fruit up front, pleasing herb and mineral notes, with a backbone of firm tannins, good acidity and a long finish.
Wine like this is why I keep coming back to Bordeaux.
It will surely be a candidate for my WOTY

Welcome to BWE Chris. This sounds like a wine that should drink well for years to come.

A WOTY at that price.
Surely, you have hit the jackpot!

Alex R.

I've been meaning to try this estate. It seems like they are putting out some good stuff recently. Thanks for sharing and welcome to the board.

Welcome Racer Chris!
2010 strikes again.

I think the nine was something of a watershed for this chateau.

For 2010 Haut-Medocs I have a nice variety on hand.
I bought a single bottle of 2010 Cantemerle, and a couple of Sociando-Mallet, but they will lay down for a while before I even think about opening.
So far I've been underwhelmed with the 2010 Lanessan. After 3 bottles consumed it hasn't lived up to expectations.
I consumed more than a dozen of 2010 Ch. D'Arvigny 375s over the last 5 month period. They were very good at under $7.50 ea.
Last year, the 2010 Ch. Magnol seemed a bit overextracted and a little bitter for my taste. I put one away to see if it improves.
2010 Larose-Trintaudon is drinking well. My favorite local wine retailer just put some on the shelf so I'll probably pick up a second case.
Another Cru Bourgeois Haut Medoc I've taken a liking to is the 2011 Chateau La Tonnelle (WInery Direct at Total Wine), a very similar flavor profile to the 2010 Senejac but lighter weight, and a little more green around the edges.