Château Saint-Nicolas, Fronsac 2010

"The 2010 Ch. Saint-Nicolas from Fronsac, north-east of Bordeaux, flew out the door when we offered this very vintage in November and it's still in cracking form. With soft, juicy Merlot fruit, leavened with a pinch of Cabernet Franc, it's supple and succulent with just enough backbone-giving tannin."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine

Coming from Fronsac, the Château Saint-Nicolas is crammed with rich, ripe merlot, seasoned with just a touch of cabernet franc. With plenty of spicy red and dark cherries and a long juicy, slightly savoury or earthy finish, it's hugely enjoyable. Fronsac lies along the Dordogne, West of Saint-Émilion, sharing the same terroir. A lot of Bordeaux's most famous winemakers have their own personal vineyards there.