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We are delighted to make our first offer of the exceptional 2010s from the Southern Rhone.
Robert Parker rates the 2010s as close to, if not better than, the wonderful 2007s:
"This is a great vintage that comes close in quality to 2007 in the southern Rhône. Some producers think 2010 eclipses 2007 because of the wines' vivid freshness and focus. Throughout the southern Rhône, the hallmarks of the vintage are very dense purple, sometimes even blue/black colors as well as higher acid levels that have not been seen since 2004 and 2001. In fact, 2010's paradox is that I can't remember a vintage so concentrated, powerful and rich that also has such zesty acidity...Weather conditions were nearly as ideal as they were in 2007, with cool nights (which kept the acids up) and warm days. There was rarely any excessive heat, and the often frequent rain events that begin with the fall equinox never materialized...The 2010s will have significant aging potential, which is obvious in the level of tannins, but the tannins are sweet with exceptional elegance and finesse. The ratio of high extractive and phenolic skins to the juice has produced wines of extraordinary intensity, freshness, aromatic potential and obvious longevity." Robert Parker
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Prices are £ per dozen bottle under bond, London City Bond unless stated. Shipment expected by approximately Autumn 2012. .
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