An austere, stalky wine, showing its dry tannins and woody black currant flavors. It has a bitter edge to it, with its lean, dry tannins. ——R.V.(12/31/2010)—— 84

From a vineyard planted on the island of Margaux in the Gironde estuary, this soft wine has stalky fruits, very berry, burnished with wood and given a spicy character. It is ready to drink now, the acidity and juicy finale dominant. ——R.V.(6/1/2010)—— 85