Abelard, AOC Ventoux, 2010

Name: Abelard, AOC Ventoux
Brand: Chêne Bleu
Price: 498.32 GBP

Available Vintages

all 2010 2011

critic reviews

95/100Joe Czerwinski,Robert Parker Wine Advocate

When tasting the 2010 Abelard alongside the Heloise, the derivation of the names becomes obvious. Abelard is the bigger, richer winethe more "masculine," to deploy a somewhat dated/sexist stereotype. This full-bodied Grenache-dominated (85%) wine is packed with black cherries, star anise and other ground spices, and features a wonderfully long silky finish. Despite the size and concentration, the wine is complex and elegant, not an easy feat. It should drink well over the next 10-15 years.

DRINKING WINDOW 2017 - 2030

date of review 10/2017

92/100Josh Raynolds,Vinous

Vivid ruby. Assertively perfumed blackberry and cherry liqueur aromas are accented by hints of vanilla and star anise. Broad and rich, but shows very good energy and nerve to the black and blue fruit and spicecake flavors. Finishes supple, sweet and very long, offering fine-grained tannins and a hint of candied lavender.

DRINKING WINDOW 2017 - 2022

date of review 06/2016