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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 94 points
Made from a similar blend with slightly less Cabernet Sauvignon and more Merlot, the 2010 L'Esprit des Pavots represents 1,580 cases. It is a beautiful wine to enjoy now and over the next 10-15 years. Loaded with black fruit, licorice, bouquet garni and forest floor characteristics, it is an opulent, round, delicious 2010.
Review Date: December 2013
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: 93 points
(62% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot): Bright purple. Dark cherry and plum aromas are brightened by notes of peppery spices and minerals. More structured and less flamboyant than the Les Pavots, offering bitter cherry and dark berry flavors that coat the palate. Shows very good energy and cut on the finish, which features youthfully chewy tannins and a whiplash of dark fruit. Definitely decant this one if you can't keep your hands off it now. (JR)
Review Date: May 2013