What Our Team Say

Kat Wiggins

After waxing lyrical about the 2009s last year, it seems perhaps a little trite to be claiming once again that this is essentially another very good vintage indeed. That does not however prevent it from being true. The wines show dazzling purity and freshness, a vibrancy that is the hallmark of the very best wines of the vintage. The whites are tremendous and – in my opinion – better than the 2009s. In the best examples there is a zesty minerality that balances quite opulent fruit, but the keyword there is balance – there is a lovely sense of precision and poise in this vintage and an almost-effortless grace. The reds showed greater variation, as is often the case. However, the concentration and purity of fruit in some was astonishing, as was the lovely vibrant nature to the wines. These are not broad and showy; they are quite reined in, yet with beautiful fragrance and beautiful fruit.

Al Luffingham

The 2010 vintage was an utter joy to taste for both red and white wines. When describing the wines I found myself using the words purity, vibrancy and energy over and over again and feel that these words sum up the vintage. The reds from both Côte du Nuits and Côte du Beaune consistently showed delicious ripe red fruit but with such refreshing acidity, which provided a real sense of energy and harmony. I believe they will be open and joyous from the outset, but will be wines of longevity. The whites were concentrated, mineral-driven and incredibly fresh. I tasted many great wines from Meursault, Puligny and Chassagne, but my white wines of the vintage actually came from Domaine Hubert Lamy of St Aubin. His wines showed a purity, harmony and complexity that no other wine region can reproduce.

Ludovic Surina

The 2010 vintage in Burgundy was very much the story of two halves: the cold winter and spring weather (frost cost our friends at Mugneret-Gibourg a whole hectare of 20 year-old vines) led to poor flowering and fruit set, and with average weather in the summer, it was a sustained spell of dry, warm and sunny weather in September with cool nights that completely saved the vintage.

The small harvest and beautifully healthy crop produced wines that are very concentrated, with stunning balance, fresh acidity and firm yet ripe tannins. They are reminiscent of the 2005s and should age fantastically well, although the drop in volume (25-35% for some) is likely to exert pressure on availability of this must-have vintage.

Will Hepworth

Following on from the success of 2009, the vintage is stylistically different and perhaps more classically styled. Whereas 2009 offers opulence and richness, 2010 balances similar levels of ripeness with a delightful impression of vibrancy and freshness. None of the wines I tasted could be accused of being clumsy, unbalanced or over-extracted. The wines that really impressed had fabulous definition, poise and balance – whilst remaining lithe and supple. In short, it was a pleasure and a privilege to taste some of the finest wines many of these domaines have ever produced.

Paula Hunter

The 2010 vintage in Burgundy, in my view is another very good vintage.

Quantities are down due to the very low productivity of grapes as flowering was an issue in May. However the grapes produced are concentrated in flavours for both the whites and reds.

The reds had texture and layers of condensed fruit, an elegant style and refined tannins. Quite classic, pure and precise, similar to 2008 but with far more fruit! The wines from all communes were of excellent quality, I found some examples from Morey-St-Denis outstanding.

The first thing to say about the white wine is the acidity. It was abundant, vibrant and refreshing, but never overpowering. I found the whites quite taut and lean with the acidity building on the finish. For me, personally some of the Meursault I tasted were amazing!

Karen Graves

Following the dramatic rise and fall in temperature of the winter, the vintage resulted in late flowering and smaller bunches of fruit , although growers commented that they were some of best looking grapes they had ever seen , this has resulted in lovely rich concentrated wines, for the reds vibrant in colour with cherry and spice notes and fine tannins , the whites were fresh and delicate on the nose perfectly balanced with a creamy texture and hints of fig and melon. In summery the 2010's I tasted were pure and complex with a uniqueness in character .