Chêne Bleu Abélard, Vin de Pays du Vaucluse – 2010 – The Wine Advocate – 95 Points
95 points
When tasting the 2010 Abelard alongside the Heloise, the derivation of the names becomes obvious. Abelard is the bigger, richer wine—the more “masculine,” to deploy a somewhat dated/sexist stereotype. This full-bodied Grenache-dominated (85%) wine is packed with black cherries, star anise and other ground spices, and features a wonderfully long silky finish. Despite the size and concentration, the wine is complex and elegant, not an easy feat. It should drink well over the next 10-15 years.
Chêne Bleu Abélard, Vin de Pays du Vaucluse – 2010 – The Wine Advocate – 95 Points