Attractive nose with violets and milk chocolate. Wild raspberries and dark sweet cherries. Very good fruit on the palate with a wonderful soft texture and good length. Pure and very fruity with soft, finely knit tannins. Drinks very well already, so why wait?

Dark purple with slight fading at the rim. Aromas of dark chocolate, blackberries, cassis and plum are underlined with a touch of crushed mint leaves inviting you to take that first sip. The palate is consistent with the aromatic nose – full of ripe fruit nicely balanced with its medium body and wide tannin structure. Bright acidity keeps a freshness and lends to a pleasantly long finish. Drink this now and for the next 7+ years.

The 2010 Chambrun comes from a vineyard of almost 18 acres that had incredibly small yields for a satellite appellation – 21 hectoliters per hectare. The final blend of 94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc has resulted in an undeniable sleeper of the vintage with loads of chocolaty fudge, espresso, blackberry and kirsch notes. It is a rich, sumptuous, full-bodied, delicious wine bottled without fining or filtration and another Right Bank wine that hit 15% natural alcohol. - Robert Parker