Château Péricou 2010

Claret lovers couldn’t believe their luck when both 2009 and 2010 turned out to be true ‘vintage of a lifetime’ harvests. 2010 is a very classic year and its wines have the structure to mature gracefully. Château Pericou is an attractive estate on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, just on the fringes of the Côtes de Blaye. Owned by Jean-Yves Courpon, Pericou boasts gravel, clay and limestone soils that provide excellent drainage and promote concentration in the grapes. This wine is largely Merlot, along with portions of both Cabernets, all from vineyards now 30 years old. A traditional vinification promotes lovely depth of fruit and supportive tannins. Gently rounded with appealing complexity, this Bordeaux will make a fine partner to white meats.