A Quick Trip To Bordeaux

I had a quick stop in Bordeaux and did two noteworthy Chateaux visits: Leoville Poyferre and Latour. 
 
Our stop at Latour which is always a treat let me check in on the 2010s as well as the 2004 Latour and 2006 Les Forts de Latour.  The 2004 Latour was very good.  As far as young Latour goes, it is ready to begin drinking now but will be around for some time without question.  The 2006 Les Forts de Latour was delicious.  This is a structured, balanced wine (as many of the 2006s are) and showed really well but could still benefit from a bit more bottle age.  Now the 2010s....Wow!  I have been a huge advocate of the 2010 Bordeaux from the first En Primeur tastings and these are no exception.  The Paulliac de Latour is a great wine for those that want to have Latour's wine at the table while the others age.  The Les Forts 2010 is stunning and like many of the second wines in 2010, I think it is there best ever.  And as for the 2010 Latour?  I am not sure how to verbalize just how amazing this wine is and more importantly will be in the future.  It is Latour in every way and is a must for anyone that buys En Primeur and ages their wines properly.
 
Leoville Poyferre is a Chateau that since the 2000 vintage has become top tier.  They are living up to the amazing terroir they own and the 2009 and 2010 are great examples of this.  The 2009 is what I consider typical for the vintage: luscious, forward, exciting and highly enjoyable.  It merits the huge barrel score Parker gave (97-100*) and will be a great wine and certainly a great value compared to its neighbor Leoville Las Cases and for a significantly lower price.  The 2010 amazed me.  I hate to be so repetitive about the 2010s but I have yet to find a reason to stand down on them.  This is in the same classic style that all the great 2010s possess and is a cellar must.  I would consider it a value as well and at the same time, age will definitely benefit this wine.