The 2010 les Lavières has completely shut down after its bottling, and when I tasted this wine again in November of 2012, it was a hermetically-sealed and very grumpy young adolescent. The nose is closed and currently a bit peppery, but with lovely underlying potential in its red fruity blend of cherries, quince, vinesmoke, beautiful soil tones and a topnote of fresh thyme. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and quite defined by its lovely minerality, with moderate tannins, snappy acids and excellent focus and grip on the very long and very young finish. This is shut down for hibernation and will need quite a bit of patience before it again blossoms, but it will be a great wine in the fullness of time. (Drink between 2020-2050)

(BH90-92 points) This steps up the aromatic refinement while keeping the complexity with its broad nose of red berry fruit that evidence nuances of underbrush, stone and warm earth. There is good richness but also good cut and plenty of underlying tension to the medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a linear, balanced and vibrant finish. Lovely.

A tight and linear red, with a coil of strawberry, raspberry and herb flavors fused to the steely structure. This is slightly austere, featuring a long finish and a mouthwatering impression. Best from 2015 through 2025. 430 cases made. –BS