Torbreck, Laird other_regions this is an outstanding 2010

this is an outstanding 2010 Saint-Julien

Of course I paid a lot of attention to their wines and I tasted with Laura Catena and winemaker Alejandro Vigil both in Madrid and Mendoza

Fresh-picked berries and bramble on the nose become focused and spiced on the palate

It delivers dark fruit nuances over a mid-weight and compact mouthfeel

(Bouchard has been separately vinifying this parcel

Torbreck, Laird other_regions this is an outstanding 2010Deep garnet purple in color, the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin, opening out after a few moments and much coaxing to an extraordinary array of creme de cassis and black plum based aromas with underlying chocolate box, licorice, exotic spice, oolong tea and clove hints with a touch of earthy loam. Richly textured, dense and with a provocative meaty earthy savory, the palate is complex and layered revealing menthol and ripe black fruit