2010 Clos St Julien

Spring flowers, blueberries, raspberries and lots of crushed, chalky rocks are all present in the striking but restrained aromatics. The wine hits the palate with a crescendo of power and richness as well as unctuous texture, but then closes down as the tannins assert themselves. This very promising, uncompromisingly classic wine from proprietor Catherine Papon-Nouvel needs 7-8 years of cellaring and should keep for three decades. Feb 2013, www.robertparker.com