2010 Brillette

Another superb over-achiever from the appellation of Moulis in the Medoc, this wine, a blend of 48% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, shows lots of licorice, barbecue smoke, charcuterie, plum and black currants. It hits the palate with a medium to full-bodied opulence. The tannins are sweet and the acidity adequate to provide definition and vibrancy. This is a beauty. An outstanding effort from proprietors, the Flageul family. A member of the Alliance des Cru Bourgeois du Medoc. Importer: Cynthia Hurley French Wines West Newton, MA 02465 tel. 617-965-4251

48% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. Deep crimson. Leafy, graphite and fresh dark fruit. Veering towards herbaceous but attractively so. Firm, dry, young and still moreish. Finely built and lots of promise. Long, too. (JH)

Another superb over-achiever from the appellation of Moulis in the Medoc, this wine, a blend of 48% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, shows lots of licorice, barbecue smoke, charcuterie, plum and black currants. It hits the palate with a medium to full-bodied opulence. The tannins are sweet and the acidity adequate to provide definition and vibrancy. This is a beauty. An outstanding effort from proprietors, the Flageul family. Feb 2013, www.robertparker.com