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Château Cardinal-Villemaurine (magnum) 2010

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC

Parker was full of praise for this vintage: “2010 has produced another year of compelling Bordeaux that will go down as a prodigious vintage alongside 2009.” This is a delicious, delicate Saint Emilion Grand Cru from a vineyard now owned by Angelús.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky black fruit with elegant vanilla oak

Aroma

Plum, cassis and a little spice

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Cardinal-Villemaurine (magnum) 2010

More information

  • 12.5% ABV
  • 18.75 Units
  • 1500.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2025

When problems with an inheritance forced Paul Carrille and his family to sell the vineyard of Château Cardinal Villemaurine, they decided to sell the contents of their wine vaults too, bottles ageing underground in the limestone cellars. Surrounded by famous names like Pavie, Clos Fourtet and Ausone, the vineyard was snapped up in a flash. And when it came to the cellar’s contents, Paul knew our Buyer Jean-Marc Sauboua would be keen to look. Paul’s stocks dated back to 1948 but JMS was particularly keen to taste that “prodigious vintage” the 2010. He wasn’t disappointed. Fruity, with a solid tannic structure, it’s drinking well now, or can be cellared longer. Handily enough, magnums are the ideal vessel for ageing claret. Serve with roasts.

"2010 is looking like THE greatest Bordeaux vintage so far" Steven Spurrier
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Map showing Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
Tasting note information