Château Tour du Pin, St Emilion, 2010
This property opposite Cheval Blanc on the border with Pomerol continues to impress. Touted by us as one of the outstanding values in 2009, the 2010 will at least match its predecessor and may even eclipse it given time. Under Pierre Lurton's guidance, quality has risen dramatically. Produced from 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, this is reserved and serious St Emilion. Slick black fruit attack with lovely purity. The tannins are super soft and refined with a gravelly tone to them. Refined and stylish.
critic reviews
(3.7 pH; 85 IPT; 14% alcohol) Deep ruby. Fresh aromas of blackcurrant, boysenberry and violet. Enters the mouth tart and fresh, with lively flavors of red berries and minerals, then finishes long and bright, with smooth tannins and a hint of raspberry syrup. This compact, flavorful wine seems to be the most successful La Tour du Pin of the last three vintages. Owned by Cheval Blanc, and made by the same team, this wine was formerly called La Tour du Pin-Figeac.