The Nairac 2010 has a generous bouquet with pineapple and mango scents, and plenty of botrytis character – an appealing bouquet if missing a little finesse. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening. There is good botrytized fruit here, with a fine line of acidity, but it is missing depth and viscosity toward the much more conservative finish. As I suggested from barrel, this Nairac is not as immediate as other recent vintages, but with further investigation you learn to appreciate its more nuanced take on the vineyard. Drink now-2032.

The 2010 Nairac displays precision and minerality on the fresh, vibrant, lifted nose, with hints of beeswax and honeysuckle. The palate has a very lively, zesty entry with good acidity and tension, the finish needing time to meld together, but vibrant and vigorous. This Nairac is not as immediate as the 2009, but it will offer immense pleasure by bottling and may warrant a higher mark.

Perfect sample, protected more by carbonic gas than by Sulphur Dioxide, not far from fermentation, very rich and marked by noble rot, high alcohol content supportive of a long life and successful gastronomic pairing, not the most crystalline Barsac.

91-93 Fresh, bright in style, a spice cake of flavors while keeping taut fruit and final acidity. The texture, though, promises good ageing.——R.V.(6/25/2011)—— 92