70% merlot 30% cabernet franc. The bouquet shows great purity of fruit emphasizing its high-toned character. Hints of chocolate and spice are enveloped on the palate by moderately rich dark fruit. This wine has a compact flavor profile with a midpalate that fades fairly quickly towards a finish supported by subtle dry tannins. Give this 3-5 years to open with a peak drinking window of 2019-2021.

The Montlandrie is from limestone soils, a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc aged in 50% new oak. The nose is very harmonious and pure with scents of strawberry cheesecake, fresh raspberry and a touch of spice. There is just a little reduction but it soon blows away. The palate is medium-bodied with very smooth, filigree tannins. There is a fine sense of symmetry to this wine, focused and long in the mouth, with a sensual dark cherry and bergamot tinged finish. Gorgeous.

A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, the 2010 Montlandrie has a deep garnet color, with a touch of brick. It offers up mature notes of espresso, unsmoked cigars, and cedar chest, leading to a core of prunes, dried cherries, and star anise, with a waft of sandalwood. The full-bodied palate delivers bags of tertiary flavors, with a slight chewiness to the texture and a refreshing line, finishing on a lingering ferrous note. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

One of Denis Durantou's first vintages at this estate, which was extensively replanted with vine material from Église-Clinet in Pomerol, the 2010 Montlandrie is showing nicely, exhibiting aromas of rich berry fruit and nicely integrated creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, broad and fleshy, with ripe tannins and lively acids, it displayed more texture five or six years ago, so now might be time to drink up, given its predominantly young-vine origins. - William Kelley