The 2010 Roc de Combes has a very pure nose of black cherries, plum and iodine. It is well defined, quite elegant rather than intense, becoming more floral with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely, subtle opening of dark plum, mulberry and a little spice. The tannins are refined and remain in the background, finely interwoven into the texture, whilst the finish is understated and somehow, effortless. This is a great Roc de Combes that has fulfilled its promise from barrel. Tasted November 2012.

(91-93 pts)
The Roc de Combes has a gorgeous plum, baked cherry and mulberry scented bouquet with fine definition and sense of minerality, quite Pomerol-like. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tensile tannins, great precision and focus here, fresh and lively towards the precise finish. Wonderful finesse and composure here...this is destined to be a great Roc de Combes. Tasted April 2011.

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Roc de Cambes opens with leather and animal notions over a core of baked plums and Black Forest cake plus suggestions of bouquet garni and tilled soil. Full-bodied, the palate is solidly constructed with firm, chewy tannins and loads of freshness supporting the generous black fruit preserves, finishing on a compelling earthy/meaty note.

[80M/10-20CS] Dense, ripe black fruit nose; full bodied, concentrated wine with a firm tannin round a lovely pure core of ripe blackberry fruit, long, dense, fragrant and fine; excellent fruit and aroma length, with a marked warmth and spice. 2017-25+ [M.Schuster, Bordeaux Mar/Apr 2011]