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2009 BORDEAUX FUTURES - STAYING THE COURSE
Most opening prices have now been released. As long as wines remain available at these most favorable prices, we will continue to avail you of them. We’ll notify you from time to time where there are significant number of new wines, price changes, and sell outs.
INTRODUCTION |
2009 BORDEAUX FUTURES - THE VINTAGE |
2009 was a no-brainer vintage for Bordeaux’s winemakers. A near-perfect growing season produced wonderfully ripe, healthy red fruit of high extract, tannin, and alcohol potential. Shades of 1947. Given the state of winemaking knowledge today compared to 62 years back, it’s a virtual given that 2009's high quality fruit will yield memorable wines throughout the hierarchy of Bordeaux red-wine appellations. Sauternes and Barsac too witnessed a superior vintage. |
2009 BORDEAUX FUTURES - WHAT TO BUY AND WHEN |
All the world’s big money will be chasing the top 300 Chateaux and prestige cuvees. Opening prices will be high and quickly soar higher, especially following the release of Robert Parker’s ratings late this month. These wines will be pursued as trophies and investments. There are over 7000 additional Chateaux in Bordeaux, many making multiple cuvees. This will prove a memorable vintage across all appellations. Unlike the Grands Vins, most of which will not be shipped until early 2013, the rest of the 2009s will reach our shores just 6-18 months from now. Undoubtedly, prices at arrival will be higher than futures quotes, unless the euro experiences an unexpected collapse. 2009 seems to me to represent the best futures opportunity since 1982 for buying clarets that fly below investors’ radar. |
ROBERT PARKER ON 2009 BORDEAUX |
‘I hope readers will take a serious look at many of the less prestigious appellations and wines from those areas as they will no doubt represent fabulous bargains in 2009. Given the overall style of the 2009s, which combine creamy, voluptuous textures and sensational fruit-driven opulence with remarkable finesse, precision, purity, and vibrancy, the best of the ‘little’ wines will be delicious young, as will many of the classified growths. This is a magical vintage!’ While I applaud most of this quote, I dispute the term ‘little wines’. Are the top 300 classified growths and prestige cuvees ‘big’ wines and the other 6700+ Chateaux ‘little’? The purpose of this feature is to spotlight ‘the best of the rest’. These wines are hardly ‘little’, especially in 2009. |
2009 BORDEAUX FUTURES - STAYING THE COURSE |
Most opening prices have now been released. As long as wines remain available at these most favorable prices, we will continue to avail you of them. We’ll notify you from time to time where there are significant number of new wines, price changes, and sell outs. |
| s0412-105. 09 CHATEAU BOURNAC, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 15.5/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Good floral nose, pure Cabernet cassis, clean flavour and good future. 2012-2016.’ This estate was awarded the ‘Superieur’ designation in the latest classification of crus bourgeois, in 2003. Revue du Vin de France rates it #39 in its top 100 crus bourgeois. I’ve never encountered its wine before but am intrigued enough by the ratings and price to want some for myself! DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 139.00 each case |
| s0412-106. 09 CHATEAU LA CLARE, CRU BOURGEOIS, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 15/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Good crunchy fruit aromas, fresh clear wine, quite supple but will last. 2013-2016.’ We started with this estate in the 1982 vintage. |
| How Many: 189.00 each case |
| s0412-107. 09 CHATEAU D’ESCURAC, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Ooo! One of our favorites. Great wines in 2000, 2002, and 2003. Always exciting, Grand Cru like oak embellishments. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-108. 09 CHATEAU GOULEE, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Made by Cos d’Estournel’s Jean-Guillaume Prats and owner Michel Reybier, Goulee is meant to offer an introduction to a top-flight Bordeaux. It exhibits a sexy, upfront nose of sweet black currant fruit, cassis, blackberries, forest floor, and underbrush. Fleshy with abundant glycerin, this pure, deep, chewy wine will be delicious young and age nicely for 7-8 years.’ |
| How Many: 349.00 each case |
| s0412-109. 09 CHATEAU HAUT CONDISSAS, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Possesses terrific concentration, perfect balance, and lots of black currant and blueberry fruit intermixed with forest floor, incense, and cedarwood. Viscous, rich, full-bodied flavors with abundant glycerin as well as fine elegance and purity reflect a top-notch effort that can be enjoyed over the next 10-15 years. The finest potential of all the offerings I have ever tasted from this estate.’ |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-110. 09 CHATEAU HAUT MAURAC, CRU BOURGEOIS, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Love the fresh sweet berry and blackberry, with floral undertones. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a long finish. Nice length. Digging it.’ |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-111. 09 CHATEAU L’INCLASSABLE, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘A very fruity Medoc, verging on jam, with raspberry and currant. Full-bodied and straightforward, with soft tannins. Shows lots of wood; this is interesting.’ Decanter 16/20 - RECOMMENDED. |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-112. 09 CHATEAU LOUSTEAUNEUF, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100; ‘Excellent concentration of fruit here, with crushed blackberries. Full and juicy, with medium chewy tannins and a fresh finish. Impressive. Best ever from here.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-113. 09 CHATEAU POITEVIN, CRU BOURGEOIS, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-89/100. |
| How Many: 129.00 each case |
| s0412-114. 09 CHATEAU POTENSAC, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 89-91/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Probably the finest Potensac ever made, eclipsing even the stunning 1982. Dense, rich, and full-bodied with lots of freshness, the wine reveals abundant red and black currant fruit, a distinctive minerality, and a plush, full-bodied mouthfeel. It should drink well for 10-15 years.’ Jancis Robinson 17/20: ‘Minerals and great ripeness. But very much restrained by a corset of structure. Great lift and pizzazz. Really serious. This has a really long term future. 2018-2030.’ |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-115. 09 CHATEAU ROLLAN DE BY, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Boasts abundant amounts of blueberry and black currant fruit intermixed with graphite and forest floor notes. Full-bodied, rich, and pure, it is ideal for drinking during its first decade of life.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-116. 09 CHATEAU SIGOGNAC, CRU GRAND BOURGEOIS, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Under $10 a bottle for a Medoc that has served us well in several previous vintages. |
| How Many: 119.00 each case |
| s0412-117. 09 CHATEAU LA TOUR DE BY, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Jancis Robinson 17/20: ‘Very dark purple. Super-fragrant, scented wine. Glossy nose with no hint of excess sweetness or alcohol. Sweet palate entry and then very well managed tannins and the exotic black fruits richness of 2009 insinuates itself even on this bastion of Médoc restraint!. A bit of a kick on the end but not jagged or drying. Good harmony. Good mouthful of intense fruit. Needs a little time for the tannins to melt. Cooler and drier than most. Fresh finish.’ Tanzer 88-91/100: ‘Exotic notes of Oriental spices and cedar complicate ripe plum and blackberry jam aromas. Fresh and clean on entry, showing a peppery lift to the rich blackberry and mineral flavors. The wine's youthful tannins will require at least a couple years to resolve fully, but this is a very successful, elegantly styled wine with a persistent mineral finish.’ I go back to the 1961 vintage with this estate. I think I still have some in my cellar. It’s a keeper. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-118. 09 CHATEAU TOUR SAINT BONNET, CRU BOURGEOIS, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 88-90/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘The finest potential of all the offerings I have ever tasted from this estate.’ We go way back with this Chateau and have bought its wines on futures since the 1982 vintage, always reasonably priced. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 139.00 each case |
| s0412-119. 09 CHATEAU TOUR SERAN, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘This fat, opulent 2009 is the best wine I have ever tasted from this property. Lots of blackberry fruit, cassis, and floral notes. Layered and unctuously textured, it is a total thrill to drink. Enjoy it over the next decade.’ |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-120. 09 VIEUX CHATEAU LANDON, CRU BOURGEOIS, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 86-88/100: ‘This has a classic, slightly austere bouquet with good definition and lift with touches of smoke developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied, well balanced with some an attractive, lithe red-berried finish. Moderate length. Fine.’ |
| How Many: 149.00 each case |
| s0412-121. 09 CHATEAU VIEUX ROBIN CUVEE BOIS DE LUNIER, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 15.5/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Fine and quite elegant class, new oak shows. 2012-2016.’ |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-122. 09 CHATEAU D’AGASSAC, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Mineral and berry aromas, with hints of toasted oak. Silky tannins. Focused and polished.’ We go way back with this neighbor of Chateau La Lagune in southern Haut Medoc. Always delivers. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-123. 09 CHATEAU D’AURILHAC, CRU BOURGEOIS, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 16/20 - RECOMMENDED; Parker 87-89/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: Long-time readers know d’Aurilhac is one of my favorite under-the-radar Bordeaux in top vintages. This impressively made Medoc offers a lot fo quality for its price. The 2009 reveals copious black cherry, black currant, earth, and spice notes intertwined with a hint of background oak. A luscious texture, a succulent style, and a juicy, long finish suggest it will drink well for 5-7 years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-124. 09 CHATEAU BEAUMONT, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘A fruity wine, with chocolate and berry character. Delicate finish.’ Gave us a stunning 2006 that surpassed vintage standards and revealed greater barrel complexity than previous vintages. I’ve followed this property’s wines since the 1969 vintage. It’s never made better. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-125. 09 CHATEAU BELLE VUE, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This has been one of the most consistent Medoc cru bourgeois over a number of years, and the 2009 may reach new quality heights. A big-time sleeper of the vintage, this wine of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 20% Petit Verdot boasts notes of creme de cassis and spring flowers, terrific fruit, and sweet but noticeable tannin. It can be drunk young or cellared for 8-10 years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 239.00 each case |
| s0412-126. 09 CHATEAU LA BERNADOTTE, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘The finest La Bernadotte made to date, this 2009 reveals a big, sweet kiss of black cherries, black currants, charcoal, and spice. With layers of fruit, decent acidity, freshness, and precision, and an opulent, fleshy, succulent style, it should drink easily for a decade or more.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-127. 09 CHATEAU BONNEAU, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 85-88/100: ‘Delicate and fruity, with light tannins and a sliced plum and cherry character.’ |
| How Many: 129.00 each case |
| s0412-128. 09 CHATEAU CAMBON LA PELOUSE, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Pretty aromas of currant and berries, with a mineral undertone. Firm tannins and a fruity finish. Nice wood under it all. Well-crafted young red. Could be best ever from here.’ That would be quite an achievement, as Cambon has given us such memorable wines in so many past vintages. I want some of this! DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 229.00 each case |
| s0412-129. 09 CHATEAU CAMENSAC, 5ME GRAND CRU, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Currant and mineral on the nose and palate, with fine tannins.’ |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-130. 09 CHATEAU CANTEMERLE, 5ME GRAND CRU, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 92-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Looks to be the best they have ever produced. With extraordinarily elegant floral notes intermixed with raspberry, black currant, cherry, and spice box, it is not massive, but again, very seamless, with beautiful precision, sweet tannins, and an endearing fleshiness and depth of flavor that are neither heavy nor fatiguing. This wine will be relatively approachable in 3-5 years and drink well for 25-30.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 419.00 each case |
| s0412-131. 09 CHATEAU CARONNE STE. GEMME, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Crushed blackberry and blueberry on the nose, with hints of sweet tobacco. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a pretty texture.’ Sounds like the wine we remember in the best vintages of the past. One of our favorite crus bourgeois. I want some of this one! DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-132. 09 CHATEAU CHARMAIL, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Tar, blueberry and currant aromas follow through to a full body, with soft, chewy tannins and a long finish. Big and juicy.’ |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-133. 09 CHATEAU CITRAN, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Sweet tobacco, with berry and spices on the nose. Medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins. Pretty Citran. Very good.’ Tanzer 87-90/100: ‘Fresh and floral on the nose, with ripe red fruits emerging with air. On the palate, a lovely mineral presence frames and lifts the ripe raspberry and blackberry flavors. The satisfying finish features very smooth tannins and sneaky complexity, with lingering hints of mango and cedar. A seriously made wine with considerable depth and energy, though probably best for drinking over the next decade.’ |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-134. 09 LES DEMOISELLES DE CHATEAU SOCIANDO MALLET, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Second wine of Cru Exceptionnel Chateau Sociando Mallet. |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-135. 09 CHATEAU DE GIRONVILLE, CRU BOURGEOIS, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The best wine I have ever tasted from this estate in the southern Haut-Medoc. 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Petit Verdot that achieved 14% natural alcohol, this sleeper of the vintage exhibits beautiful notes of graphite, blueberries, flowers, and cassis, and a long, layered mouthfeel. A sensational value, the 2009 should drink well for a decade.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-136. 09 CHATEAU LA LAGUNE, 3ME GRAND CRU, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 94-96/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A blockbuster, gorgeously aromatic, with notes of subtle oak interwoven with perfumed black, blue, and red fruits. The gorgeous elegance allied to compelling intensity of flavor, and its full-bodied opulence make for the quintessential expression of this terroir. This is a beauty that will be relatively approachable in 3-4 years and evolve for 20 or more years.’ SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-137. 09 CHATEAU LAMOTHE BERGERON, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Lovely currants and berries on the nose and palate of this young wine. Fine tannins and a fresh, clean finish.’ |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-138. 09 CHATEAU LANESSAN, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Seems more explosive and concentrated than prior vintages. I’m not sure it is the finest I have ever tasted, but it boasts copious creme de cassis, cedar wood, underbrush, and spice notes. Beautiful opulence, silky tannins, and a long finish suggest this sleeper of the vintage will drink well for 2-3 decades.’ We go way back to 1955 with this Chateau’s wines. Owned by the Bouteiller family, former owners of Chateau Pichon Baron. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 229.00 each case |
| s0412-139. 09 CHATEAU LARRIVAUX, CRU BOURGEOIS, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 87-88/100.: ‘This stylish, elegant Haut Medoc offers up aromas of spice box, black currants and cherries in its easy-going personality. Consume it over the next decade.’ This estate has given us fine wines in the best vintages. |
| How Many: 189.00 each case |
| s0412-140. 09 CHATEAU LIVERSAN, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Currant and berries, with some sweet tobacco. Ripe tannins and a fruity finish. Very pleasant.’ As is the 2006, which we stock at $19.99. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 149.00 each case |
| s0412-141. 09 CHATEAU MALESCASSE, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Tanzer 87-90/100: ‘Complex nose features delicate, almost Margaux-like aromas of cassis, fresh tomato, clove, damp earth and dried underbrush. Then smooth and sweet on the palate and weightier than the nose suggests, with a velvety texture to the cassis and blackberry flavors. Very fine tannins and a saline nuance add interest on the moderately long finish. A very good wine that owing to its ripe fruit flavors is easier to identify blind as a product of the '09 vintage than as an Haut-Medoc.’ |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-142. 09 CHATEAU DE MALLERET, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-143. 09 CHATEAU MILLE ROSES, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 16+/100 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Fine extraction of very good ripe fruit, good natural tannins, a classy, nicely structured wine. 2013-2018.’ Up and comer at Macau (Chateau Cantemerle’s commune) in southern Haut Medoc. 11% petit verdot in this wine. Petit Verdot is a superstar variety that needs a warm vintage to show its stuff. It thrived in 2009. Very informative website. |
| How Many: 229.00 each case |
| s0412-144. 09 CHATEAU PALOUMEY, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Gorgeous black currant on the nose, with tar and lead pencil. Pauillac-like. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Serious.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-145. 09 CHATEAU PEYRABON, CRU BOURGEOIS, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Currant bush, with crushed berries on the nose that follow through to a full body. Chewy tannins are a little extracted, but finishes juicy.’ |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-146. 09 CHATEAU PONTOISE CABARRUS, CRU BOURGEOIS, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 16/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘ Dense colour, good grip and length, fleshy/firm wine. 2013-2017.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-147. 09 CHATEAU DU RETOUT, CRU BOURGEOIS, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| At Cussac, south of Saint Julien. Decanter 15.5/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Fine floral nose, quite classy clear Medoc fruit. 2013-2016.’ |
| How Many: 149.00 each case |
| s0412-148. 09 CHATEAU REYSSON RESERVE, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 16/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Good depth of rich, quite lifted fruit, classic modern Medoc. 2013-2017.’ |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-149. 09 CHATEAU SENEJAC, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Run by the Cordier family, with the vineyard managed by Alfred Tesseron’s team at Pontet-Canet, this is the first vintage from their biodynamically farmed estate, and it is certainly the best wine I have ever tasted from Senejac. Oodles of black currant fruit are intermixed with some licorice, underbrush, and foresty notes. Great fruit, a sumptuous, fleshy texture, and plenty of succulence and length make for a big, rich, nicely textured wine to drink over the next decade.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-150. 09 CHATEAU SOCIANDO MALLET, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 90-92+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The wine boasts huge concentration along with a full-bodied, powerful palate, and a long finish. Excellent purity, density, and minerality are present in this cuvee, and it is capable of lasting 30-40 years.’ Decanter 17/20. |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-151. 09 CHATEAU DU TAILLAN, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| We go way back with the southern Haut Medoc Chateau owned by the Cruse family. |
| How Many: 159.00 each case |
| s0412-152. 09 CHATEAU LA TOUR CARNET, 4ME GRAND CRU, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 91/93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Abundant aromas of camphor, charcoal, barrique, blackberries, and creme de cassis. Dense, structured, and full-bodied with high, but sweet, well-integrated tannins, and tremendous precision as well as freshness, this 2009 should evolve for 20-25 years.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-153. 09 CHATEAU VILLEGEORGE, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL, HAUT MEDOC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100. Decanter 16+/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Good depth of spicy, proper Medoc fruit, a really well-made wine, classy and classic Haut-Medoc. 2013-2018.’ |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-154. 09 CHATEAU LE BOSCQ, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Crushed blueberry on the nose, with cassis leaf and flowers. Full-bodied, with a lovely silky texture. Layered and attractive.’ |
| How Many: 279.00 each case |
| s0412-155. 09 CHATEAU CALON SEGUR, 3ME GRAND CRU, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/14 Wine Spectator 93-95/100: ‘Delivers gorgeous aromas of blackberry, blueberry and licorice, with hints of tobacco and spice. Full-bodied, offering a lovely texture and refinement. Very long and beautiful, with tangy acidity and lively fruit. A rich, yet very balanced, Calon. This is almost all Cabernet Sauvignon instead of the normal blend with 40 percent merlot. The chateau is now using 100 percent new wood. Like the changes.’ Parker 92-94+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Made in a very different style for this estate, the 2009 is composed of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon (the highest I have ever seen here), 7% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. It is a big, rich, tannic, structured wine offering a sweet kiss of creme de cassis, loamy soil, and spice box. Remarkably, despite the use of 100% new oak because of 2009's power and intensity, there is not a hint of wood in either the aromatic or flavor profile. Never that showy from cask, this traditionally made St.-Estephe should be forgotten for 10-15 years, and drunk over the following 40-50 years. My rating is very conservative, and I expect it to rise considerably as this wine comes out of its infancy.’ |
| How Many: 1049.00 each case |
| s0412-156. 09 CHATEAU CAPBERN GASQUETON, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Jancis Robinson 17/5/20: ‘From the Calon-Ségur stable and very impressive! Blueish purple crimson. Very juicy and meaty. Lively fruit. Polished. Great vitality. Very much St-Estèphe on the finish. Minerals. But a quite amazing amount of sweetness on the front palate. Really wonderful expression of St-Estèphe 2009. Very good value.’ |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-157. 09 CHATEAU CLAUZET, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Medium-bodied, with plenty of good berry, spice and cedar character. Medium tannins.’ |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-158. 09 CHATEAU COS D’ESTOURNEL, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 6 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Parker 98-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘One of the greatest young wines I have ever tasted..in the world! Full-bodied and unctuously textured, with an ethereal personality, tons of nuances, and a burgeoning complexity, it is an enormously well-endowed, fresh, perfectly balanced tour de force in winemaking. It should drink well for 50-60 years.’ NOTE: THIS IS A CASE OF 6 BOTTLES. |
| How Many: 2099.00 each case |
| s0412-159. 09 CHATEAU COS LABORY, 5ME GRAND CRU, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/8 Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Very pretty aromas of sliced plums and blueberries, with hints of mineral, with fine tannins and a fruity finish with hints of vanilla bean and coffee.’ Decanter 17/20: ‘Dense purple red, finely concentrated blackcurrant nose, quite smoky, good fleshy yet firm Cabernet/Merlot blend and fine elegant length. Drink 2014-24.’ Jancis Robinson 17/20: ‘Very dark and concentrated. Super-ripe. Thick and sweet. Very glamorous and heady. Not a trace of St-Estèphe austerity. Extraordinary indeed! Drink 2018-2032.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-160. 09 CHATEAU LE CROCK, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Blueberry and licorice aromas follow through to a full body, with a dense and powerful palate and a long, flavorful, velvet-textured finish. Very well done. From the owner of Leoville-Poyferre.’ Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘The 2009 is the finest wine I have tasted from this vineyard, with its picture-postcard chateau sandwiched between Cos d’Estournel and Montrose. It displays an opulent nose of black and blue fruits intermixed with licorice, crushed rocks, and flowers. Fat, plush, and fleshy, with terrific fruit purity and a long, layered finish, this sleeper of the vintage can be enjoyed over the next 15+ years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-161. 09 LA DAME DE CHATEAU MONTROSE, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Amazing, voluptuously textured, super juicy, and sexy with intense blue and black fruits and silky tannin, this 2009 is already irresistible, and should keep for 10-15+ years.’ |
| How Many: 599.00 each case |
| s0412-162. 09 CHATEAU DOMEYNE, CRU BOURGEOIS, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Full-bodied, with plenty of ripe fruit, toasted oak and spices. Long and caressing. An estate to watch.’ Purchased in 2006 by Clair Villars (Haut Bages Liberal, Chasse Spleen) and husband Gonzague Lurton (Durfort Vivens). |
| How Many: 279.00 each case |
| s0412-163. 09 CHATEAU HAUT MARBUZET, CRU BOURGEOIS EXCEPTIONNEL, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 16/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Good extraction of quite ripe Merlot fruit, fleshy spice and length, good oak, well-polished wine. 2013-2020.’ |
| How Many: 599.00 each case |
| s0412-164. 09 CHATEAU LA HAYE, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Gave us a lovely 2000. |
| How Many: 239.00 each case |
| s0412-165. 09 CHATEAU LAFON ROCHET, 4ME GRAND CRU, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/5 Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Perhaps the finest Lafon Rochet ever made, the purity, freshness, and sweet, rich, blueberry and boysenberry fruit and hint of pen ink that are found in this wine are impressive. Massive in the mouth, with freshness, delineation, and sweet tannin, it is a major sleeper of the vintage that should last for 25+ years .’ Decanter 17.5/20 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Black red, colour sticks to the glass, big smoky Cabernet cassis nose, excellent natural concentration, intense yet lifted fruit, lots of succulence and lots of grip, a really well-expressed, well-made wine with a very good future. Drink 2015-30.’ Tanzer 91-94/100: ‘Spicy red cherry, cedar, tar, ash and incense on the nose, complicated by a hint of coffee reduction. Then more restrained and refined in the mouth, with terrific depth and freshness to the smoky blackberry, dark plum and mineral flavors. Sound acids give this fleshy wine admirable clarity and cut on the long, youthfully tannic finish. This very pure, dense wine appears to be one of the most accomplished Lafon-Rochet wines in recent memory.’ |
| How Many: 619.00 each case |
| s0412-166. 09 CHATEAU LILIAN LADOUYS, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘A spiced nose of cloves and cardamom. Tar too. Full-bodied, with round and velvety tannins and a rich, fruity aftertaste. Gorgeous young wine.’ GOT LUCKY! Got a second offer at the opening price. |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-167. 09 CHATEAU MEYNEY, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Spicy and beautiful with blackberry and currant character. Full and silky, with beautiful fruit and a long finish.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-168. 09 CHATEAU MONTROSE, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 97-100/100: ‘Big and structured, delivering wild aromas of Indian spices, crushed berry, sweet tobacco and coffee. Full-bodied, with loads of velvety, chewy tannins and a long spicy finish. The chateau says this is like the 1990, but I think it could be even better. It’s certainly better made.’ Parker 97-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘This super-concentrated claret possesses a style reminiscent of the sumptuous 1990 combined with the structure of the 1989. The flavor profile bursts with black currant, blackberry, and boysenberry fruit intertwined with hints of spring flowers and crushed rocks. The finish is endless. Huge body, sweet tannin, and wonderful freshness make for one of the all-time great wines ever produced at Montrose. I hope to be drinking this wine with great pleasure before the Man comes for me. Kudos to Jean-Bernard Delmas.’ |
| How Many: 2199.00 each case |
| s0412-169. 09 CHATEAU LES ORMES DE PEZ, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Superb concentration, with spice, currant and berry character. Full and velvety. So long. At the same quality level as the legendary 1955, or 1959.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-170. 09 LES PAGODES DE CHATEAU COS D’ESTOURNEL, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/5 Parker 91-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The second wine, 2009 Les Pagodes de Cos, is better than most Cos d’Estournel vintages produced in the 1950s, 1060s, and 1970s. It is a full-bodied, opulently concentrated wine of amazing richness, density, and intensity. As with the grand vin, this possess this vintage’s classic characteristics of enormous power, massive fruit, and extraordinary freshness and precision–largely unprecedented, particularly for Cabernet-based wines in the Medoc.’ |
| How Many: 749.00 each case |
| s0412-171. 09 CHATEAU PETIT BOCQ, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 16/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Good blackcurrant Cabernet nose, oak evident, ripe fruit, quite tight now but will open up well. 2013-2018.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-172. 09 CHATEAU PHELAN SEGUR, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/14 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Deep aromas of crushed blackberries and fresh herbs. Full-bodied, with round and soft tannins and a polished texture on the finish. Rich and structured. Could be best ever from here.’ Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Like many of the top 2009s, Phelan-Segur is a huge, full-bodied effort with massive fruit as well as good freshness, precision, and elegance. This is all rather paradoxical given previous great vintages that either lean toward cooler vintage characteristics or hot ones. This 2009 possesses both styles. It exhibits lots of mulberry, boysenberry, and crushed, jammy black fruits, abundant tannin, an opulent mouthfeel, and enough structure to evolve for two decades or more.’ |
| How Many: 479.00 each case |
| s0412-173. 09 CHATEAU SEGUR DE CABANAC, CRU BOURGEOIS, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 #23 - Revue du Vin de France Top 100 Crus Bourgeois. Gave us a stunning 2000. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-174. 09 CHATEAU SERILHAN, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Very spicy and rich on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins that turn round and soft. Lots of fruit, too. Yummy wine.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-175. 09 CHATEAU TOUR DE PEZ, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100. Gave us a monumental 2000 with plenty of splashy new-oak complexity. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 279.00 each case |
| s0412-176. 09 CHATEAU TOUR DE TERMES, CRU BOURGEOIS, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Wow. Great nose of bright dark berries and currant, with Indian spices as well. Full-bodied, with round and chewy tannins, but polished and very pretty and enticing. Big juicy wine with balance.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-177. 09 CHATEAU TRONQUOY LALANDE, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT ESTEPHE case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘This estate has produced their finest wines to date under the guidance of Jean-Bernard Delmas (who made very Haut-Brion between 1961 and 2003). Delmas, who was coaxed out of retirement to apply his enviable talents in St.-Estephe, is a master at attaining sweet tannins, which is always a challenge in this northern appellation. The 2009 boasts a beautiful bouquet of boysenberries, spring flowers, black currants, and a hint of ink, a full-bodied, supple, opulent mouthfeel, and a long finish. It should drink nicely for 10-15 years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-178. 09 CHATEAU D’ARMAILHAC, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/8 Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Love the minty, floral and dark berry aromas to this young wine. Full-bodied, with ultrafine, very long tannins. Really builds on the palate. A racy style, with excellent length.’ Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This may be the finest d’Armailhac I have ever tasted. Made in a textured, full-bodied, sumptuous style, it exhibits floral, red and black currant, cedar, and spice characteristics. Deep and impressively pure as well as long, it should drink well for 25 years.’ SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-179. 09 CHATEAU CROIZET BAGES, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Jancis Robinson 16.5/20. |
| How Many: 359.00 each case |
| s0412-180. 09 CHATEAU CLERC MILON, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/7 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Delivers blackberry galore, with fabulous floral and currant undertones. Complex on the nose. Full-bodied, offering chewy tannins and lots of black licorice and currant character. Chewy, but reserved at the same time. A top Clerc.’ |
| How Many: 829.00 each case |
| s0412-181. 09 CHATEAU DUHART MILON ROTHSCHILD, 4ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 18/20 - OUTSTANDING; Parker 94-96/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The 2009 appears to be the finest Duhart Milon yet made. It exhibits an extraordinary perfume of creme de cassis, violets, graphite, and subtle wood. The full-bodied, intense, voluptuously textured, pure, seductive wine seems more open-knit and opulent than the more structured Carruades de Lafite. Nevertheless, the Duhart requires 3-5 years of cellaring, and should drink well for 30+ years. Bravo!’ SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-182. 09 CHATEAU LA FLEUR PEYRABON, CRU BOURGEOIS, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Sweet currant and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and a long and luscious finish. Juicy wine.’ |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-183. 09 CHATEAU GRAND PUY DUCASSE, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/7 Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘A pretty nose of lead pencil and currant follows through to a full body, with well-integrated tannins and a silky, long finish. Stylish.’ Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Possibly the finest wine yet produced at this estate, the 2009 is even fatter, richer, and more unctuously textured than the 2005 (which I loved). It boasts thrilling levels of sweet creme de cassis and blackberries along with hints of underbrush as well as forest floor, silky tannins, full body, and a plush, heady, opulent personality. This stunning wine should drink well for two decades.’ |
| How Many: 479.00 each case |
| s0412-184. 09 CHATEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/16 Wine Spectator 94-97/100: ‘Lovely nose of sweet currant and blueberry that follows through to a full body, with juicy, velvety tannins and a licorice, tar and dark chocolate finish. Like it. The new 1982?’ Oh, boy, was the 1982 every a great one! |
| How Many: 979.00 each case |
| s0412-185. 09 CHATEAU HAUT BAGES LIBERAL, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/7 Wines Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Currant and mint, with hints of fresh herbs. Lovely complex nose already. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, racy finish. Solid core of beautiful fruit.’ |
| How Many: 499.00 each case |
| s0412-186. 09 CHATEAU HAUT BATAILLEY, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Sweet berry, with currant and mint on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, yet reserved and silky. Lovely finish.’ Jancis Robinson 17.5/20: ‘Serious nose. Then splendid breadth. Minerals and bright fruit. Really appetising. Racy. Lots of energy. Lovely stuff. 2016-2029.’ |
| How Many: 499.00 each case |
| s0412-187. 09 LES HAUTS DE CHATEAU PONTET CANET, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| Second wine 5me Grand Cru Chateau Pontet Canet, an overachiever the last decade or so. SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-188. 09 CHATEAU LACOSTE BORIE, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Sweet berry and coffee aromas, with hints of China tea. Lovely sweet fruit and a balance of fine tannins. Clean and pretty. Second wine of Grand-Puy-Lacoste.’ |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-189. 09 CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, 1ER GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Parker 98-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A candidate for wine of the vintage, which may be the most concentrated Lafite I have ever tasted, this sensational wine’s technical numbers are off the charts. Is this a replay of the 1959?’ |
| How Many: 18349.00 each case |
| s0412-190. 09 CHATEAU LYNCH BAGES, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Wine Spectator 96-99/100: ‘The nose shows amazing aromas of mint, spices and currant, with underlying licorice and tar. Full-bodied, with amazing fruit and a long, long finish. Powerful. Blockbuster, but balanced. So structured. Better than Wine Spectator Wine of the Year 1985 Lynch Bages.’. Parker 94-96+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘With the highest levels of polyphenols every measured at Lynch Bages, 2009 is the greatest Lynch Bages since the outstanding duo of 1989 and 1990.’ |
| How Many: 1649.00 each case |
| s0412-191. 09 CHATEAU LYNCH MOUSSAS, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Enthusiast 94-96/100: ‘Firm and solid; also full of charm and elegance–the fruit ripe and sweet, delicious. That gives a wine that already has balance, tremendous juiciness and structure.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-192. 09 CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, 1ER GRAND CRU case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 97-100/100: ‘I am speechless over the nose of this wine....Best Mouton since 1982 or 1986. A perfect Mouton?’ |
| How Many: 13999.00 each case |
| s0412-193. 09 CHATEAU PEDESCLAUX, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘A wine with a solid core of berry and milk chocolate character. Full and round, with velvety tannins and a juicy, fruity finish.’ |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-194. 09 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON, 2ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 7/2 Parker 93-95/100: ‘Aromas and flavors of incense, flowery black currants, and subtle smoke and oak. This full-bodied 2009, which exhibits wonderful intensity, purity, and length, is an exceptional effort. It is a beautiful wine that should drink well for 30+ years.’ |
| How Many: 2149.00 each case |
| s0412-195. 09 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE, 2ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Parker 96-98/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Exhibits an intoxicatingly intense nose of red and black fruits, subtle smoke, charcoal, forest floor, and a hint of flowers. Unusually full-bodied as well as unctuously textured, voluptuous, and incredibly pure and precise, this dazzling wine should be drinkable at an early age, and evolve for 30+ years.’ |
| How Many: 2599.00 each case |
| s0412-196. 09 CHATEAU PONTET CANET, 5ME GRAND CRU, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/16 Parker 97-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A possibly perfect 2009 of extraordinary intensity and purity. It is outrageously concentrated, with silky tannin (the sweetest I have ever tasted in a Pontet-Canet) and copious notes of graphite, cassis, licorice, and subtle smoke and forest floor. Full-bodied and unctuously textured with striking purity and definition, it is a wine of colossal weight as well as elegance. This brilliant Pauillac requires a decade of cellaring despite its voluptuous texture. It should evolve for 50-75 years.’ |
| How Many: 1449.00 each case |
| s0412-197. 09 RESERVE DE LA COMTESSE, PAUILLAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/14 Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The 2009 is the finest second wine Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has made. Flavorful and full-bodied with loads of texture and opulence, it offers up aromas of forest floor and black fruits. The surprisingly high tannin level is barely noticeable given the sweetness of the fruit and abundant glycerin. Drink this over the next 10-15 years.’ |
| How Many: 579.00 each case |
| s0412-198. 09 CHATEAU BEYCHEVELLE, 4ME GRAND CRU, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Parker 92-94+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Ths is the finest Beychevelle since the 1982. The 2009 displays beautiful floral notes intermixed with notions of black raspberries and creme de cassis. The fruit hits the palate with a richness, and the wine possesses sweet, velvety tannins, stunning purity, and a layered mouthfeel that builds incrementally, combining power, concentration, density, and elegance. This 2009 should hit its stride in 5-7 years, and last three decades or more. A beauty!’ |
| How Many: 899.00 each case |
| s0412-199. 09 CHATEAU BRANAIRE DUCRU, 4ME GRAND CRU, SAINT JULIEN |
| New entry on 6/17 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Aromas of blueberry, dried citrus fruit and currant. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Structured and tannic, but sweet fruit behind.’ Parker 92-95/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Certainly the most powerful Branaire ever made, and its 70% Cabernet Sauvignon showcases what a great vintage 2009 is for Cabernet Sauvignon. Raspberry, boysenberry, crushed rock, graphite, and floral notes, and an opaque, broad, dense, substantial, impressively structured wine without any hardness. It requires 4-5 years of cellaring, and should last four decades or more.’ Tanzer 93-96/100. |
| How Many: 849.00 each case |
| s0412-200. 09 CLOS DU MARQUIS, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/16 Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Clos du Marquis is being positioned by Jean-Hubert Delon as a separate single vineyard wine rather than Leoville Las Cases’ second wine. The logic is simple. It has come from the same vineyard for over twenty years, and is not a true second wine in the sense that it is not made from Las Cases’ discarded cuvees. The 2009 exhibits sweet notes of creme de cassis, great purity, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and terrific texture as well as length. It should evolve for 20-25 years.’ |
| How Many: 699.00 each case |
| s0412-201. 09 CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 96-99/100: ‘This has an impressive powerful and hearty structure, with seductive floral, currant and licorice aromas and flavors, showing powerful tannins at the end. This sneaks up on you at the end. Structured and very, very powerful. The blockbuster tannins are sweet and fruit-coated. This is a classic, powerful style of Ducru. May be best yet. Wow.’ Parker 96-98/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘This compelling effort is one of the all-time great Ducru Beaucaillous. This unctuously textured 2009 reveals layers and layers of blue, red, and black fruits, and hints of licorice and spice box. Despite its substantial, massive size, it retains an elegant style, but will need 3-5 years of cellaring. It should last for 40+ years.’ |
| How Many: 3699.00 each case |
| s0412-202. 09 LES FIEFS DE CHATEAU LAGRANGE, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Jancis Robinson 16/5/20: ‘Great balance and completeness. Very civil indeed. 2014-2018.’ Second wine of 3me Grand Cru Chateau Lagrange. |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-203. 09 CHATEAU DU GLANA, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Loads of black currant and blueberry on the nose. Full-bodied, with caressing tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Lots going on here. Yet subtle. Best in a long time.’ Yeah, and I well remember the glory years.. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-204. 09 CHATEAU GLORIA, CRU BOURGEOIS, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/7 Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘There have been many great Glorias over the years as this property consistently over-performs. The 2009 may be the finest yet produced. Loaded with notes of Christmas fruitcake intermixed with red and black currant, licorice, spice box, and blackberries, this wine is atypically full-bodied with a viscous texture, and loads of tannin, extract, and richness. Deep and layered, it will offer thrilling sipping over the next 25+ years.’ |
| How Many: 499.00 each case |
| s0412-205. 09 CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/8 Wine Spectator 94-97/100: ‘Beautiful aromas of currant, black licorice and blueberry follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a long, juicy finish. Big wine. Could be better than the classic 2000.’ Parker 92-94+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This is the finest Gruaud Larose since the 1990. It exhibits a big, sweet nose of creme de cassis, new saddle leather, spice box, and boysenberries. Made in a rich, broad, savory, juicy style with lots of succulence, this wine is loaded with concentration and extract. The tannins are largely concealed by the remarkable intensity of fruit and density. It should be drinkable in 7-8 years, and last for 30-40.’ |
| How Many: 799.00 each case |
| s0412-206. 09 CHATEAU LAGRANGE, 3ME GRAND CRU, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/19 Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘intense aromas of blackberry and smoke. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and long finish. Solid and tight. As it should be.’ |
| How Many: 779.00 each case |
| s0412-207. 09 CHATEAU LALANDE BORIE, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 88-90/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘The finest wine I have ever tasted from Lalande Borie, the 2009 displays lots of purity along with a boatload of black currant, raspberry, and black cherry fruit, no evidence of wood, broad, rich, deep flavors, and a velvety texture. It should drink well for a decade or more.’ |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-208. 09 CHATEAU LEOVILLE BARTON, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Licorice, berry, grape and currant on the nose turns to crushed fruit. Full-bodied, with very fine tannins, pretty fruit, currant and mineral. A balanced and pretty wine. Excellent.’ Parker 93-95+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This behemoth possesses massive extraction, huge density, extreme tannins, and a nearly endless finish. Everything is there, but the highly extracted style and off the chart tannins ensures that no one over the age of forty will ever see this wine hit full maturity. Nevertheless, there is a lot to admire, and it’s good to taste a wine that will not be ready to drink for 30+ years. No compromise!’ Decanter 19/20 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Dense purple red, finely concentrated blackcurrant Cabernet nose with many layers of complexity, shows freshness above the controlled intensity of pure vineyard fruit, still shut in but a very great expression to come. Drink 2017-40.’ Wine Enthusiast 96-98/100: ‘Ripe, sweet but also intensely juicy; a delicious wine, full of sweetness and rich complexity. The new wood element is there, neatly bringing out the beauty of the fruit.’ DICK’S PICKS. SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-209. 09 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Wine Spectator 97-100/100: ‘What a nose. Full-bodied and superpowerful, with masses of fruit and toasted oak, but a blockbuster finish of fruit, tannins and everything else. I have never tasted such a flashy sample. I am blown away by this.’ Parker 96-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘This 2009 boasts monumental concentration and great clarity and purity of creme de cassis, black cherry, spice box, graphite, and wet rock characteristics. Extremely full-bodied with a boatload of sweet tannin nearly concealed by the wine’s power, glycerin, and awesome fruit concentration, this intense effort never tastes heavy or tiring. This remarkable St.-Julien should be accessible in 3-4 years, and will evolve for 40-50.’ |
| How Many: 4199.00 each case |
| s0412-210. 09 CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 97-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘One of the stars of the vintage, it will be interesting to see if Poyferre ultimately eclipses Las Cases. The wine is filled with extraordinary opulence, voluptuous texture, and sweet tannin. It offers both intellectual and hedonistic pleasure with layer upon layer of ripe fruit. This is a wine to purchase by the case-load. It should drink well for 4-5 years.’ |
| How Many: 1899.00 each case |
| s0412-211. 09 CHATEAU MOULIN RICHE, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| Le Point 17.5-18/20: ‘No longer the second wine of Leoville Poyferre, Moulin Riche has become a full cru of its own once again. Pavillon de Poyferre will be the second wine of both Leoville Poyferre and Moulin Riche. Red fruits, striking, round palate, supple, tender, fresh and round. Lively length of finish with lots of fruits. 2013-2023.’ |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-212. 09 CHATEAU MOULIN DE LA ROSE, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 #22 - Revue du Vin de France Top 100 Crus Bourgeois. |
| How Many: 339.00 each case |
| s0412-213. 09 SARGET DE CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/5 Parker 88-90/100. |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-214. 09 CHATEAU TALBOT, 4ME GRAND CRU, SAINT JULIEN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/16 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘A red with a sold core of blueberry and currant aromas, with spices too. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a balanced finish. Very pretty.’ Parker 92-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This is the most impressive Talbot since the 1982 and 1986. It reveals knock-out aromas of black fruits, cedar, incense, licorice, and a Provencal garrigue-like character. Substantial, sexy, and seductive, it is almost slutty in it exuberance and ostentatiousness. It was a thrill to drink this loaded St.-Julien. It should offer irresistible drinking over the next 20-25 years.’ |
| How Many: 719.00 each case |
| s0412-215. 09 CHATEAU BRILLETTE, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MOULIS case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘A tight and integrated Moulis, with ripe fruit and tannins, full body and a chewy yet silky-textured finish. As it should be.’ Sounds like the claret we’ve admired since the 1982 vintage. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 279.00 each case |
| s0412-216. 09 CHATEAU CHASSE SPLEEN, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL, MOULIS case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Subtle aromas of currant, spices and milk chocolate follow through to a full body, with a solid and polished core of tannins and a silky-textured finish.’ Parker 90-92/100: ‘The 2009 is the finest Chasse-Spleen made since the 1989. Its deep purple color is accompanied by notes of graphite, black currants, sweet spice, and a hint of Chinese black tea. Full-bodied and opulent with well-integrated acidity, tannin, wood, and alcohol, it is a lush beauty to enjoy over the next 20+ years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 369.00 each case |
| s0412-217. 09 CHATEAU DUPLESSIS, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MOULIS case of 12 bottles |
| Have followed this estate since the 1971 vintage. Always dark, brooding, long lived Moulis classics. |
| How Many: 159.00 each case |
| s0412-218. 09 CHATEAU LALAUDAY, MOULIS case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Currant and sweet tobacco on the nose. A pretty core of fruit and ripe tannins.’ |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-219. 09 CHATEAU MAUCAILLOU, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MOULIS case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100. |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-220. 09 CHATEAU MOULIN A VENT, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MOULIS case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 15.5/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Good soft fruit, nice smooth, elegant style. 2012-2016.’ |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-221. 09 CHATEAU POMEYS, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MOULIS case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Sweet berry and tobacco aromas follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a fruity finish.’ |
| How Many: 169.00 each case |
| s0412-222. 09 CHATEAU POUJEAUX, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL, MOULIS case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Full and very velvety, with round and juicy tannins. Creamy. New ownership here is really making a difference in wine quality; this is the best ever after maybe 1929.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-223. 09 CHATEAU FOURCAS DUPRE, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, LISTRAC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 86-89/100. A steady performer for us over decades. A Pages family holding along with Chateau La Tour de By, Medoc. |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-224. 09 CHATEAU FOURCAS HOSTEN, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, LISTRAC case of 12 bottles |
| Jancis Robinson 17/20: ‘Dark crimson. Low-key but quite intriguing nose. Full and firm and dramatic. Really nicely balanced. Polished tannins. Appetising. Seems like the sort of wine that should be a pleasure to drink all its life. The best Fourcas Hosten I can remember tasting. Is this down to the new owners or the vintage?’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-225. 09 CHATEAU PEYREDON LAGRAVETTE, CRU BOURGEOIS, LISTRAC case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-226. 09 ALTER EGO DE CHATEAU PALMER, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/19 Parker 89-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The delicious 2009 could have been drunk when I tasted it. A dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by smoky blackberry and black currant fruit notes, and a silky smooth, expansive, hedonistic, pleasure-filled wine that should drink well for a decade.’ |
| How Many: 699.00 each case |
| s0412-227. 09 CHATEAU D’ANGLUDET, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Licorice, blackberry and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied, with velvety and polished tannins that follow through to a refined and delicious finish. So pretty already.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-228. 09 CHATEAU D’ARSAC, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 87-89/100: ‘A front-end loaded, richly fruity effort, the 2009 exhibits lots of cassis, plum, and cherry notes intermixed with hints of forest floor and spring flowers. It is a medium-bodied, ripe, already delicious wine to enjoy over the next 10+ years.’ |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-229. 09 BARON DE CHATEAU BRANE CANTENAC, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Decanter 16/20: ‘Good sweet berry fruit, fragrant and ripe, fine linear elegance and harmonious finish. Drink 2013-18.’ |
| How Many: 289.00 each case |
| s0412-230. 09 LA BASTIDE DE CHATEAU DAUZAC, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/17 Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Berry and coffee aromas follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a fruity, minerally aftertaste. Second wine of Dauzac.’ PRICE VALID THROUGH 6/24 ONLY. PLEASE INQUIRE THEREAFTER. |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-231. 09 LE BLASON DE CHATEAU D’ISSAN, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/8 Second wine of 3me Grand Cru Chateau d’Issan. Jancis Robinson 16/20. |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-232. 09 CHATEAU BRANE CANTENAC, 2ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/19 Parker 93-95/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Only 37% of the production made it in to the 2009. It is another offering that reveals no evidence of wood even though 70% new oak barrels were utilized. A dense plum/purple color is followed by a lovely perfume of flowers, boysenberries, black cherries, and black currants. Seamless in the mouth with stunning concentration, a seductive style, an exquisite Margaux delicacy, and levels of richness and intensity I have never before seen in Brane Cantenac, it should drink effortlessly for 30+ years.’ |
| How Many: 849.00 each case |
| s0412-233. 09 CHEVALIER DES CHATEAU LASCOMBES case of 12 bottles, MARGAUX |
| Second wine of 2me Grand Cru Chateau Lascombes. The Grand Vin rates a Parker 94-96+/100. |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-234. 09 CLOS DES QUATRE VENTS, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 17/20 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: ‘Old vines from the highest point in Margaux, slightly smoky nose, dense and pure, really vigourous fruit, yet very polished with beautiful texture and structure. Drink 2014-22.’ |
| How Many: 499.00 each case |
| s0412-235. 09 CHATEAU DAUZAC, 5ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/17 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Sweet berry and plum aromas, with hints of toasted oak and coffee bean. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, pretty and fruity finish.’ PRICE VALID THROUGH 6/24 ONLY. PLEASE INQUIRE THEREAFTER. |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-236. 09 CHATEAU DESMIRAIL, 3ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Jancis Robinson 17/20: ‘Very deep crimson. Minerals and interest on the nose. Round and supple and really very gorgeous indeed. I like the lead-pencil character and the coolness. Very refreshing, A complete, fairly forward wine. Skilfully made and beautifully balanced. A very successful Desmirail! Drink 2016-2026.’ |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-237. 09 CHATEAU DEYRIM VALENTIN, CRU BOURGEOIS, MARGAIX case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 16/20: ‘Young black red, fragrant lifted fruit, good length and complexity, good Margaux. Drink 2013-18.’ |
| How Many: 279.00 each case |
| s0412-238. 09 CHATEAU DURFORT VIVENS, 2ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/8 Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Loads of dried flowers, currant and blackberry. Chewy and full. Velvety tannins. Solid core of fruit.’ Decanter 17.5/20: ‘Fine black red, beautifully expressed Margaux nose with fragrance and depth, a touch smoky and spicy, very good succulent fruit, lovely texture and depth, a charming, serious wine. Drink 2014-25.’ |
| How Many: 499.00 each case |
| s0412-239. 09 CHATEAU FERRIERE, 3ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Blueberry and mineral aromas. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a beautiful sandalwood, floral, berry aftertaste. Very polished young red.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-240. 09 CHATEAU GISCOURS, 3ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/5 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Subtle and pretty on the nose, with blueberry, blackberry and hints of flowers. Full and very fine, showing a beautiful texture of polished tannins. Wonderfully long and balanced.’ Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This is the finest Giscours I have tasted in my profession career. Succulent and sexy, it offers sweet aromas of subtle barbecue smoke, graphite, blackberries, blueberries, and spring flowers. The tannins are remarkably sweet, substantial, and well-integrated, and the wine is full-bodied, as well as voluptuously textured. It is a head-turning, exuberant, flashy effort that should drink well for 20-25 years.’ Decanter 18/20 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Fine black red, very expressive black fruits with the elegant lift from Cabernet, fine density of fruit, very good natural middle sweetness and lots of depth and vineyard character, a very good wine. Drink 2015-25.’ |
| How Many: 719.00 each case |
| s0412-241. 09 CHATEAU LA GURGUE, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 88-91/100. By Clair Villars-Lurton, who makes Haut Bages Liberal and Chasse Spleen. Gave us a brilliant 2000. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-242. 09 LES HAUTS DU TERTRE DE CHATEAU DU TERTRE, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Second wine of 5me Grand Cru Chateau du Tertre. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-243. 09 CHATEAU D’ISSAN, 3ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/19 Parker 93-95/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Following the lustrous 2000 and 2005, the 2009 is another terrific effort from proprietor Emmanuel Cruse, a wine boasting stunning minerality along with notes of flowers, blueberries, and black currants. Full-bodied with silky tannin, a tremendous opulence, and levels of density and richness never before seen at this estate, this brilliant d’Issan should age for three decades or more.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 799.00 each case |
| s0412-244. 09 CHATEAU KIRWAN, 3ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/19 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Wow. A subtle yet fabulous burst of fruit on the nose, with currant, mineral and flowers. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a fruity, beautiful finish. So pretty. Chewy. Big Kirwan.’ Parker 90-92+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Reveals aromas and flavors of blackberries, cassis, espresso roast, graphite, and new oak. Full-bodied, layered, and rich as well as elegant and precise, it needs 5-6 years of cellaring, and should last for 25-30+ years. It is a very strong effort from Kirwan.’ |
| How Many: 699.00 each case |
| s0412-245. 09 CHATEAU LABEGORCE, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Mineral and currant, with fresh herbs on the nose. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a pretty balance of wood. A little tight, as it should be, but shows potential already.’ |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-246. 09 CHATEAU LASCOMBES, 2ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 94-96+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Midnight oil? Dense black purple to the rim, the 2009 has enormous concentration, with loads of graphite, blackberry, and blueberry notes as well as hints of pen ink and truffle. The wine is super-intense, full-bodied, fleshy, and rich. This will compete with the 2005, which is certainly the best Lascombes I have ever tasted.’ |
| How Many: 1199.00 each case |
| s0412-247. 09 CHATEAU MARGAUX, 1ER GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 7/2 Parker 98-100/100: ‘A wine such as this is like the quintessence of terroir. A super, uber-concentrated perfume of creme de cassis and flowers cascades across the palate with a lightness of being despite massive concentration, a sumptuous personality, and an unctuous texture. I have never tasted a Chateau Margaux quite like this. It should be relatively drinkable at na early age, yet will last for 50-100 years.’ |
| How Many: 14799.00 each case |
| s0412-248. 09 MAROJALLIA, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘This is really racy and beautiful, with mineral and berry aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, but tight and long. There’s gorgeous texture and class to this.’ Parker 92-94+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘With sweet aromas of licorice, blackberries, blueberries, violets, and graphite, this full-bodied, concentrated Margaux is unevolved, but the wine is bursting with potential. This is a beauty with slightly more glycerin, heady alcohol, and plumpness than usual. It should drink well for two decades.’ |
| How Many: 949.00 each case |
| s0412-249. 09 CHATEAU MARQUIS D’ALESME BECKER, 3ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Chewy red, with blueberry and mineral character. Full-bodied, with a juicy finish.’ |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-250. 09 CHATEAU MARQUIS DE TERME, 4ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Blackberry and mineral on the nose, with hints of mint. Full-bodied, with superpolished and silky tannins and a long, flavorful finish. All there. Best ever?’ |
| How Many: 479.00 each case |
| s0412-251. 09 CHATEAU MARSAC SEGUINEAU, CRU BOURGEOIS, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Ripe currant and blueberry on the nose. Full-bodied, with a beautiful core of red fruits on the palate and silky, caressing tannins. Very well done.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 239.00 each case |
| s0412-252. 09 CHATEAU MILLE ROSES, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| The Faure family of Haut Medoc Chateau Mille Roses has property in Margaux now. |
| How Many: 279.00 each case |
| s0412-253. 09 CHATEAU MONBRISON, CRU BOURGEOIS SUPERIEUR, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 90-92/100; Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Blueberry and currant aromas follow through to a full body, with very pretty fruit and a chewy finish. Juicy and yummy.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-254. 09 CHATEAU PALMER, 3ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 95-98/100: ‘Loaded with exotic fruit, with masses of crushed blackberry and blueberry. Superclear and fruit forward. Full and velvety, with fresh acidity and a long, long finish. This is almost in your face, but reserved in a way. Superseductive.’ Decanter 19/20 - OUTSTANDING. Wine Enthusiast 98-100/100: ‘Sumptuous, opulent, with gorgeous ripe fruit. The firm tannins are almost smothered by the delicious fruits. It is a great wine that expresses both the natural exuberance of Palmer and the rich fruit and balancing freshness of the vintage.’ |
| How Many: 4249.00 each case |
| s0412-255. 09 PAVILLON ROUGE DU CHATEAU MARGAUX, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 7/2 Parker 91-93/100: ‘Offers a big, sweet kiss of spring flowers intermixed with blueberries and blackberries, a silky texture, and a dense, concentrated, but seamless mouthfeel. This glorious wine should drink well for 20or more years.’ |
| How Many: 1799.00 each case |
| s0412-256. 09 CHATEAU PRIEURE LICHINE, 4ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/14 Wine Spectator 94-97/100: ‘Complex aromas of mineral, blueberry and currant follow through to a full body, with superfine tannins and a long, long finish. This is exceptional. Best of all time.’ |
| How Many: 599.00 each case |
| s0412-257. 09 CHATEAU RAUZAN GASSIES, 2ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/7 Parker 89-91/100: ‘A masculine-styled 2009, this cuvee offers up scents of charcoal, asphalt, black currants, incense, and crushed rocks. This deep, well-made Margaux is broader, richer, and more substantial than usual, with more alcohol as well as substance. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated. This is a 30-year wine.’ |
| How Many: 529.00 each case |
| s0412-258. 09 CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA, 2ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/16 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Shows a lovely concentration of currant and blackberry. Hints of vanilla follow through to a full body, with layers of ripe fruit and fine, fruit-coated tannins. I love the ripe and pretty fruit to this. Very fruit-forward. The chateau cut back on the new wood, and went for a fruitier style. I like that.’ Parker 92-95/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Their greatest since the 1986, the wine reveals extraordinary density, power, and richness as well as explosive fruit, and terrific acidity, intensity, and power. Yet it tastes like a crisp, delicate Margaux. This outstanding 2009 should age for 35-40+ years.’ |
| How Many: 1199.00 each case |
| s0412-259. 09 CHATEAU SIRAN, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Blueberry and licorice aromas follow through to a full body, with supersilky tannins and a long, flavorful finish. All there.’ |
| How Many: 359.00 each case |
| s0412-260. 09 CHATEAU TAYAC PLAISANCE, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Currant and blueberry on the nose. Full and velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Very pretty fruit.’ |
| How Many: 349.00 each case |
| s0412-261. 09 CHATEAU DU TERTRE, 5ME GRAND CRU, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 17.5/20 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED; Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A very sexy, seductive style of wine possessing ripe notes of red and black fruits intermixed with subtle smoke, ink, and damp earth. The lusciousness continues on the palate, with an opulent, layered, rich mouthfeel. With not a hard edge to be found, but plenty of ripe tannins, the overall impression is one of a hedonistic and intellectually pleasing claret that should drink beautifully for 20+ years.’ |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-262. 09 CHATEAU LA TOUR DE BESSAN, CRU BOURGEOIS, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Blueberry and floral aromas follow through to a full body, with superfine tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Very refined and subtle. Love the texture.’ Owned by the Lurton family (Brane Cantenac, Villegeorge). Handsome price for a Margaux cru bourgeois these days. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 239.00 each case |
| s0412-263. 09 CHATEAU LA TOUR DE MONS, CRU EXCEPTIONNEL, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Bright blackberry and sweet currant aromas follow through to a full body, silky and refined, with an excellent density and a long, long finish. Solid and polished. Best ever from here?’ If so, I’m sure interested. I go back to the 1961 vintage with this Chateau. In fact, I think I still have some 1961 in my cellar. That’s how confident I am in the age-worthiness of this estate’s wines. DICK’S PICKS. SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-264. 09 VILLA DES QUATRE SOEURS, MARGAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Decanter 16+/20 - RECOMMENDED: ‘Small plot of 70-year-old vines producing a fine, fragrant Margaux with lovely extraction, succulence, balance and length. Drink 2013-18.’ |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-265. 09 CHATEAU BOUSCAUT, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 90-92/100. |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-266. 09 CHATEAU BROWN, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91/100; Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Focused berry and floral aromas, with aniseed and licorice undertones. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a chewy finish. Stylish.’ |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-267. 09 CHATEAU CARBONNIEUX, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 89-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Soft, silky, incredibly sexy notes of licorice, tobacco leaf, cigar tobacco, cassis, and cherries soar from the glass of this full-bodied Carbonnieux, which seems to have a few extra layers of fruit, glycerin and depth than usual. The wine has great fruit, purity, and lots of personality. Give it a couple of years of cellaring and drink it over the following 25+ years.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-268. 09 CHATEAU LES CARMES HAUT BRION, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/8 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘This is corgeous, with blackberry and licorice and spice. Full and silky-textured tannins turn chewy, but finishes with class. Best ever? So impressive.’ SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-269. 09 LE CLARENCE DE CHATEAU HAUT BRION, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Violets and berries on the nose, with just a whiff of cream and vanilla. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and gorgeous fruit. Caressing, silky finish. The renamed second wine of Haut-Brion (used to be Bahans).’ Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The wine has a fabulous nose of incense, burning embers, forest floor, and black cherry liqueur. Fleshy, rich, full-bodied, but not over the top as the minerality and structure move in, this is a super-duper effort, and the greatest second wine made at Haut-Brion since the 1989 Bahans. It should drink well for 20-25 years.’ |
| How Many: 1799.00 each case |
| s0412-270. 09 CLOS MARSALETTE, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Visionary/proprietor Stefan von Neipperg appears to have produced his finest Clos Marsalette to date. It is a broad, savory wine with beautiful, complex aromas of berry fruit, graphite, spice box, herbs and cedar. Long, sexy, full-bodied, and lush, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next 8-10 years.’ Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Beautiful dark fruits, with blackberry and mineral. Full-bodied, with gorgeous blueberry flavors and a long, silky finish. Really long.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 339.00 each case |
| s0412-271. 09 CHATEAU COUHINS LURTON, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/17 Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Loads of crushed sweet berries on the nose, with fresh herbs and licorice. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, polished and soft texture on the end. And plenty of fruit. So pretty. Really impressive.’ DICK’S PICKS. PRICE VALID THROUGH 6/24 ONLY. PLEASE INQUIRE THEREAFTER. |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-272. 09 CHATEAU CRUZEAU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/17 Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Sweet berry and floral aromas follow through to a full body, with rich and fruity flavors, cream and vanilla oak character and a long finish.’ PRICE VALID THROUGH 6/24 ONLY. PLEASE INQUIRE THEREAFTER. |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-273. 09 DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Shows a super nose of crushed blueberry and blackberry, with hints of raspberry. Full-bodied, offering a fabulous core of fruit and ripe tannins that caress your palate for minutes. Love the chocolate and blueberry character. Wonderful texture.’ Parker 94-96/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The finest wine I have tasted from this estate in my 30+ year career, the 2009 from this hallowed vineyard reveals an extraordinary, intense, pure, quintessential Domaine de Chevalier style, including silky tannin, dense plum, black currant, black cherry, floral, and graphite notes, terrific acidity, sweet tannin, and a full-bodied mouthfeel with no weight, but admirable precision and freshness. A future legend in the making, this should drink well for 35-40 years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 899.00 each case |
| s0412-274. 09 DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN BLANC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Wine Spectator 95-98/100: ‘Dense and powerful, with great acidity and structure.’ Parker 96-98/100. |
| How Many: 1199.00 each case |
| s0412-275. 09 CHATEAU DE FIEUZAL, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Intense blueberry, coffee bean and toasted oak character follows through to a full body, with supervelvety tannins and a long, long finish. This is really excellent.’ Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The finest I have ever tasted, this is an awesome De Fieuzal, with plenty of lead pencil shavings intermixed with blueberry, black raspberry, and sweet cherries. A touch of smoke also emerges from this opaque purple-colored wine. Full-bodied, with loads of glycerin, one can see the more generous, viscous nature of this vintage well displayed, but also a terrific freshness and vibrancy. It should turn out to be a superb effort that drinks well for up to 30 years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 479.00 each case |
| s0412-276. 09 CHATEAU GAZIN ROCQUENCOURT, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/16 Parker 89-91/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Another ‘best ever’ effort in my professional career, the 2009 possesses a beautifully scented bouquet of cedar wood, forest floor, black cherries, and cassis, sweet tannins, a plump, full-bodied mouthfeel, and a nicely textured palate that builds incrementally without any heaviness. This wine should drink well for 10-15 years.’ |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-277. 09 CHATEAU HAUT BAILLY, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Wine Spectator 95-98/100: ‘Lovely sweet berry and plum aromas, with hints of sandalwood and cedar. Full-bodied, with milk chocolate, berry and vanilla bean character. Thick and dense tannins, but balanced and very pretty. Sneaks up on you. Really powerful in tannins.’ Parker 96-98+/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘The greatest Haut-Bailly ever made? Tiny yields have resulted in the most concentrated Haut-Bailly I have ever tasted. It exhibits a precise, nuanced nose of mulberries, black cherries, black currants, graphite, and a singular floral component. A wine of profound intensity and full-bodied power, yet stunningly elegant, and never heavy or massive, it build incrementally on the palate, and the finish lasts over 45 seconds. Remarkably, there is not a hard edge to be found in this beauty. The wine’s extraordinary freshness, elegance, and precision are nearly surreal. This tour de force should age brilliantly for 40+ years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 1499.00 each case |
| s0412-278. 09 CHATEAU HAUT BERGEY, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 92-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘One of the best, over-achieving, value-priced wines in Pessac-Leognan, Haut-Bergey’s vineyard enjoys a superb location near Malartic-Lagraviere and Domaine de Chevalier. The 2009 reveals a big, exuberant nose of charcoal, black currants, sweet cherries, and graphite. Dense and full-bodied, with beautiful purity, texture, and length, it should drink well for 20+ years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-279. 09 CHATEAU HAUT BRION, 1ER GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 7/2 Parker 98-100/100: ‘This is a kind of wine to send chills even up my spine, and I have been tasting here for nearly 30 years. An extraordinary nose of plum, blueberry, raspberry, crushed rock, and that intriguing floral as well as unsmoked cigar tobacco note (a classic sign of this terroir) is followed by a wine of creamy unctuosity reminiscent of the 1989, but there is a freshness, vibrancy and precision that is historic and possibly unprecedented. This is the quintessential expression of one of the greatest wine terroirs of the world. This wine will evolve as well as the 1959 has (which is still a perfect wine today), so we’re realistically talking 50-75 years when stored in a cool cellar.’ |
| How Many: 13999.00 each case |
| s0412-280. 09 CHATEAU LARRIVET HAUT BRION, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Juicy red currant with subtle smoked herbs, truffle, and spice box jump from the glass of this dense wine. Possessing silky tannins, seductive, ripe fruit with an opulent texture and no hard edges, but serious tannin lurking behind the wealth of fruit and glycerin, this is a classic Pessac-Leognan that can be drunk young or cellared for 20-25 years.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-281. 09 CHATEAU LATOUR MARTILLAC, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/5 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Very attractive blackberry, licorice and hints of toasted oak. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and a milk chocolate and berry aftertaste.’ Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The best wine I have ever tasted frm this estate, the oak seems to have been subdued, or maybe it is just that the fruit level is kicked up so high that the oak is not noticeable. This is certainly characteristic of 2009. With hints of graphite, cigar box, creme de cassis, and subtle barbecue smoke, the wine is loaded, rich, opulent, and a beautiful model of a wine that makes a few concessions to the modern style of Bordeaux but retains its Graves personality totally intact. It should drink well for 20-25 years.’ Decanter 17.5/20: ‘Black red, well-concentrated cassis fruit with good florality, fine earthy/leafy/fleshy palate, with good length, presence and grip, has both vigour and class. Drink 2016-28.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-282. 09 CHATEAU LA LOUVIERE, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/17 Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘A silky red, with plum and mineral character that follows through with fine tannins. Refined and pretty.’ Tanzer 88-91/100: ‘Lovely nose redolent of blueberry, tamarind and cedar. Enters juicy and clean, displaying sweet yet vibrant plum and blueberry flavors nicely lifted by a strong mineral undercurrent. This delicious, smooth, long wine may lack a bit of nuance but should provide immediate drinking enjoyment upon its release. I find this year's wines from La Louviere (both white and red) to be their most successful and concentrated in years.’ La Louviere is always one of the best of the non-classified Graves rouges (there are only 13 Grands Crus). PRICE VALID THROUGH 6/24 ONLY. PLEASE INQUIRE THEREAFTER. |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-283. 09 CHATEAU LUCHEY-HALDE, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| One of only two estates in Merignac (the other is old friend Picque Caillou). Merignac is farthest north of the Graves commune, home to Bordeaux’s airport and a lot of suburban sprawl. From 1917 to 1999 the property belonged to the French army and was used as a sports complex. It reverted to vine in 2000, the vineyard densely planted and sustainably managed. |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-284. 09 CHATEAU MALARTIC LAGRAVIERE, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Parker 93-95+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The best Malartic Lagraviere I have ever tasted, the 2009's opaque color is accompanied by an unctuous texture, extraordinary elegance, lots of licorice, graphite, blueberry, black raspberry, and cherry characteristics, full body, terrific purity and length, and good acidity. The 2009 should easily evolve for 25-30+ years. Bravo!’ |
| How Many: 749.00 each case |
| s0412-285. 09 CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 6 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 98-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Certainly 2009 will take its place in the pantheon of all the great La Mission Haut-Brions ever made..The wine has sublime concentration and purity, a finish that goes well past 60 seconds, and not a hard edge to be found in this sumptuous, almost over-the-top, full-bodied wine of enormous power and massive density and richness. An immortal effort, it should drink well for 50-100 years.’ THIS IS A CASE OF 6 BOTTLES. |
| How Many: 4499.00 each case |
| s0412-286. 09 CHATEAU OLIVIER, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Jancis Robinson 17/5/20. Tanzer 88-91/100: ‘Showy aromas of superripe cassis, black plum, dried herbs, wet underbrush and earth. Then big and minerally on the palate, but with more restraint than the nose suggests to its juicy blackcurrant, ripe black cherry, spice and mineral flavors. Finishes very long and finely tannic, with hints of smoke and building complexity. This is the second very successful wine in a row from Olivier, if in a very ripe and rather sweet style.’ |
| How Many: 369.00 each case |
| s0412-287. 09 CHATEAU PAPE CLEMENT, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 95-97+/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Tighter and more muscular than the 2005, the 2009 reveals notes of graphite, blueberries, and blackberries, stunning richness, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and tremendous length and intensity. Some patience will be required’ |
| How Many: 1849.00 each case |
| s0412-288. 09 LE PARDE DE CHATEAU HAUT BAILLY, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/14 The second wine of Grand Cru Chateau Haut Bailly. |
| How Many: 349.00 each case |
| s0412-289. 09 CHATEAU ROCHEMORIN, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/17 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Loads of blueberry and spices. Fresh sweet tobacco too. Complex. Full and velvety-textured young red, with lovely fruit and a balance of ripe tannins. I really like this. Best ever from here?’ DICK’S PICKS. PRICE VALID THROUGH 6/24 ONLY. PLEASE INQUIRE THEREAFTER. |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-290. 09 CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE, GRAND CRU, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Wine Spectator 95-98/100: ‘Blackberry and lightly toasted oak with coffee and cedar. Full-bodied and a very, very powerful structure. Blockbuster. Massive and dense, yet remains agile. A triumph.’ Parker 96-98/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘The 2009 possibly eclipses any previous performance. An opaque purple color is followed by an explosive nose of graphite, black currants, licorice, incense, and a hint of black tea. The wine hits the palate with extraordinary density, unctuosity, and richness, yet it never comes across as heavy or overbearing. Deep and full-bodied with sensational concentration as well as remarkable purity and precision, this brilliant wine possesses the high, but sweet tannins that are a hallmark of the vintage, and exceptional delicacy allied to massive power and richness...a rare combination indeed. This prodigious effort should drink well for 30-40 years. Bravo!’ |
| How Many: 1299.00 each case |
| s0412-291. 09 CHATEAU LE THIL COMTE CLARY, PESSAC-LEOGNAN case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Blackberry and licorice aromas, with hints of tar, ripe fruit and a slightly hot finish. Chewy. Interesting.’ |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-292. 09 CHATEAU CHANTEGRIVE, GRAVES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 87-89/100: ‘A great bargain in any vintage, in 2009 this may be the best wine they have ever produced. It is a terrific sleeper of the vintage. Already seductive and lush, it displays oodles of subtle barbecue smoke, interspersed with black cherry and black currant fruit as well as silky tannins. In a larger-scaled, lusher style than usual, this is a beauty. Drink it over the next 6-8 years.’ |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-293. 09 CLOS FLORIDENE, GRAVES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Offers blueberry, violet and mineral on the nose. Fine tannins and a clean, silky finish. This has lots of finesse.’ Tanzer 88-91/100: ‘Vibrant aromas of raspberry, dark plum and spicy oak. On the palate, the sweet blackcurrant and dark plum flavors show an almost liqueur-like creaminess, but a peppery element and good minerality lend grip. The finish features dusty tannins, a pretty violet note and a calcaire persistence. This atypically fat Clos Floridene will probably be at its best during its first ten years of life. About 40% of the merlot used for this wine is grown on limestone, as is half of the cabernet sauvignon (the other half is on gravel), which Dubourdieu notes is rare in this area.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-294. 09 GRAND ENCLOS DU CHATEAU DE CERONS, GRAVES case of 12 bottles |
| Cerons is in the center of Graves, near Sauternes and Barsac. This is its vin rouge. |
| How Many: 189.00 each case |
| s0412-295. 09 CHATEAU RAHOUL, GRAVES ROUGE case of 12 bottles |
| Jancis Robinson 16/20; Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Offers beautiful berry and mineral aromas, with hints of flowers. Lovely berry fruit and a soft, silky finish.’ |
| How Many: 189.00 each case |
| s0412-296. 09 CHATEAU ANGELUS, 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Parker 96-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A fabulous wine, it displays an extraordinary nose of acacia flowers intermixed with blueberry liqueur, black raspberries, cassis, licorice, incense, and graphite. Full-bodied, viscous, with great intensity, vibrancy, and transparency, this is one of the all-time great wines from Angelus. It should drink well for 20+ years.’ |
| How Many: 3999.00 each case |
| s0412-297. 09 CHATEAU L’ARCHANGE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Black licorice and aniseed aromas follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and a pretty finish. Layered and delicious. Balanced. Could match, or better, the 2000.’ |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-298. 09 CHATEAU L’ARROSEE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 92-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This outstanding l’Arrosee is consistent with the Burgundian style that this terroir routinely produces. Never massive, at its best it offers intense flavors of kirsch, raspberry, crushed rock, and spice box. The full-bodied flavors are ethereal in their delicacy. Full, but stylish, precise, intense, and never heavy, this beauty can be drunk early or cellared for two decades or more.’ |
| How Many: 579.00 each case |
| s0412-299. 09 CHATEAU BARDE HAUT, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 93-95/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A tiny crop leads to the richest, most concentrated, biggest Barde-Haut made to date. The 2009 possesses an intense bouquet of mulberries, boysenberries, charcoal, toast, and graphite. Extremely full-bodied, thick, and viscous with good freshness and definition as well as sweet, but high tannins, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next two decades.’DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-300. 09 CHATEAU BEAUSEJOUR BECOT, 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/19 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Blueberry, licorice and floral aromas follow through to a full body, with a beautiful core of fruit and a long, fine finish. Layered and gorgeous.’ Parker 93-95/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A great effort, this is one of the highest-octane wines of St.-Emilion at 15% alcohol. It has a big, powerful nose of raspberry confiture intermixed with crushed rock, licorice, and a very subtle hint of wood. A wine of enormous density, power, full-bodied richness and viscosity, it has good vibrancy and a boatload of tannin, but it is all seamlessly integrated in this colossal effort. Give it 3-5 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 30+ years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 849.00 each case |
| s0412-301. 09 CHATEAU BELLEVUE MONDOTTE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Parker 95-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘There is virtually none of this wine to be found, as it is Gerard Perse’s tiniest property, a five-acre parcel. A brilliant wine with an extraordinary nose of the essence of wet rocks intermixed with a floral perfume aspect, it displays enormous creme de cassis, mulberry, and boysenberry fruit, full-bodied opulence, viscous texture, tremendous purity, yet a vibrancy and vivacity due to the unusual vintage conditions, which have provided both massive concentration and hug tannins, yet clarity, precision, and elegance. This is a monster wine that should drink well for 30 or more years.’ |
| How Many: 4399.00 each case |
| s0412-302. 09 CHATEAU BELLISLE MONDOTTE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/7 Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Blackberry and black licorice on the nose, with hints of fresh herbs. Full and silky, with a solid core of fruit and tannins. Goes on beautifully.’ DICK’S PICKS. SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-303. 09 CHATEAU BERLIQUET, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Offers precision and beauty, with floral, blackberry and violet aromas. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long, balanced finish. Caressing and loving. Then hits you.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 419.00 each case |
| s0412-304. 09 CHATEAU LA BIENFAISANCE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Silky and refined, with beautiful berry and licorice aromas, fine tannins and a beautiful finish. Like it.’ |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-305. 09 CHATEAU CADET BON, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Sweet berry and floral aromas follow through to a full body, with firm tannins and a bright finish. Licorice and berry. Focused and racy.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-306. 09 CHATEAU CANON, 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 95-98/100: ‘What a gorgeous nose, with sweet and delicate fruits such as sliced plums that turn to milk chocolate and flowers. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. You want to drink this right away.’ |
| How Many: 1799.00 each case |
| s0412-307. 09 CHATEU CHAUVIN, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Exhibits a perfume of blue and black fruits, intermixed with incense, earth, and graphite as well as substantial flesh, concentration, and tannin. This big, full-bodied, structured, deep St.-Emilion should age easily for 15-20+ years.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-308. 09 CLOS FOURTET, 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/19 Wine Spectator 94-97/100: ‘Offers blueberry, currant, mineral and violet. Full-bodied, with big, juicy tannins and loads of fruit. Very concentrated and velvety, with a lovely texture.’ Parker 95-98/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A magical wine, it offers up notes of white chocolate, blueberry, blackberry, crushed rock, and a white flowers. Textured, full-bodied, enormously pure, and voluptuously textured, it is nearly too easy to drink because of the exquisite balance and seamless integration of all its component parts. This is a killer Clos Fourtet that should drink well young yet evolve for 20+ years.’ |
| How Many: 1229.00 each case |
| s0412-309. 09 CLOS LA MADELAINE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/19 Parker 92-95/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A major sleeper of the vintage, this estate, which is sandwiched between the famous premier grand cru classes Magdelaine and Belair is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The wine’s exuberant minerality showcases the fabulous limestone soils. Hubert de Bouard’s Midas touch is evident in its rich, concentrated, jammy blackberry and black cherry, licorice, and incense-filled aromatic and flavor profiles. Full-bodied and opulent, this big-time sleeper of the vintage should drink well for 20+ years.’ DICKS’ PICKS. |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-310. 09 CLOS DE L’ORATOIRE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/14 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Loads of aniseed and black licorice aromas. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a lovely balance of fruit, and everything else. Love the length.’ |
| How Many: 529.00 each case |
| s0412-311. 09 CLOS DES PRINCES, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Sweet berry and currant on the nose turn to flowers. Solid core of fruit and superpolished tannins. Really fine. Really serious. Yummy. Vineyards next door to Monbousquet.’ |
| How Many: 339.00 each case |
| s0412-312. 09 CLOSIERE DE CLOS FOURTET, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Second wine of Clos Fourtet. |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-313. 09 CHATEAU CORBIN, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/8 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Mineral and berry character on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Racy.’ |
| How Many: 359.00 each case |
| s0412-314. 09 CHATEAU CORBIN MICHOTTE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Plum pie, vanilla and cappuccino aromas follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a fruity finish.’ |
| How Many: 379.00 each case |
| s0412-315. 09 CHATEAU COTE DE BALEAU, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91/100: ‘Possesses silky tannins, loads of black cherries, plums, and iron-like notes. With the natural alcohol hitting 14%, this round wine should drink well for 10-15 years.’ |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-316. 09 CHATEAU LA COUSPAUDE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Blackberry and blueberry, with Indian spices. Full-bodied, with vanilla and berry fruit. Long and beautiful. Juicy and gorgeous.’ Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A big, sweet bouquet of kirsch liqueur, raspberries, loamy soil, and subtle oak. Full-bodied with copious glycerin, sweet tannin, and a long, silky finish, it should drink well for 15 years.’ |
| How Many: 699.00 each case |
| s0412-317. 09 CHATEAU COUVENT DES JACOBINS, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 88-90/100: ‘The finest wine made here since the 1982, the 2009 possesses classic notes of melted licorice, roasted herbs, black currants, and cherries in its pure, seriously endowed personality. The tannins are substantial, but silky and well-integrated, and the wine is long and authoritative. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-318. 09 CHATEAU LA CROIX FIGEAC, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Blackberry with licorice and black olive on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of richness. Very concentrated, but I think it will come around just right. This is really full throttle. Rock and roll.’ DICK’S PICKS. SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-319. 09 CHATEAU DASSAULT, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/7 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Blueberry and mineral aromas, with violets too./ Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. Balanced and attractive.’ Jancis Robinson 17/20: ‘Gamey nose. Very thick and dense. All stops pulled out here! The organ is playing at max volume!! This is 2009 squared. Very snazzy and opulent and aiming to satisfy the hedonist’s every wish. Long and rich but with a really refreshing acid level. Long. Drink 2015-2030.’’ |
| How Many: 419.00 each case |
| s0412-320. 09 CHATEAU DESTIEUX, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 91-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A superb effort, the 2009 reveals an exquisite nose of incense, spring flowers, blueberries, black raspberries, charcoal, and black ground oak. Dense, corpulent, and full-bodied with abundant power as well as a skyscraper-like textural impression as well as lots of silkiness, glycerin, and richness, this big, powerful, quasi-modern-styled St.-Emilion can be drunk over the next 15-20 years.’ |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-321. 09 CHATEAU LA DOMINIQUE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/16 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Sweet berry and plum, with wild cherry. Full and velvety. Long finish. Clear and focused fruit. Best in years?’ Parker 92-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The greatest La Dominique since the 1989 and 1990, the 2009 was fashioned by the brilliant duo of Jean-Philippe Fort (Michel Rolland’s top lieutenant) and Jean-Luc Thunevin (the bad boy of St.-Emilion). Made fro 100% Merlot (which must be a ‘first’ for this estate), this will be a thrilling wine to drink over the next 20-25 years. With loads of black raspberries, black cherries, truffles, earth, and spice, it is an opulent viscous effort with extraordinary intensity, purity, and richness, and a superb finish of nearly 45 seconds. It will be drinkable young, yet is capable of lasting a long time. Bravo!’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 579.00 each case |
| s0412-322. 09 CHATEAU L’EVECHE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘offers blackberry and mineral aromas, with dried flowers. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and lots of fruit and new wood on the finish. But not too much.’ |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-323. 09 CHATEAU FAUGERES, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Blackberry, toasty oak, coffee bean and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and very chewy, with masses of tannins that are a little aggressive. But should come around nicely. Very chewy. Ultraconcentrated.’ Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Fresh, with bright acids and notes of graphite, blueberries, black currants, smoke, and charcoal, this full-bodied, intense, textured, rich 2009 should drink well for 15+ years.’ |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-324. 09 CHATEAU FIGEAC, 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Wine Spectator 97-100: ‘Really fabulous on the nose, with sweet milk chocolate, flowers, currant and plum. Full-bodied, with incredible length. The tannins are so silky, but they are warm and cuddly. You just want to hug it. Powerful but so attractive.’ |
| How Many: 3149.00 each case |
| s0412-325. 09 CHATEAU LA FLEUR DE CHATEAU CAILLOU D’ARTHUS, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 88-90/100: ‘The best wine I have ever tasted from this estate, this 2009 boasts sweet aromas of black cherries and black currants, more density, substance, and extract than normal, sweet tannins, and a long, generous finish. Drink it over the next decade.’ |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-326. 09 CHATEAU LA FLEUR CARDINALE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/8 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Intense concentration of black chocolate and berry. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and velvety tannins. The finish is long and juicy.’ |
| How Many: 479.00 each case |
| s0412-327. 09 CHATEAU FOMBRAUGE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The fruit for the uber-concentrated 2009 was harvested between October 6 and 22, very late in 2009, thus the super ripeness, concentration, and density. Notes of truffles, graphite, blackberries, and blueberries jump from the glass of this full-bodied, unctuously textured, thick, juicy St.-Emilion. The abundant tannin is largely concealed by the extravagant fruit and richness. It should drink well in 3-4 years, and last for 15-20.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 379.00 each case |
| s0412-328. 09 CHATEAU DE FONBEL, GRAND CRU, SAINT case of 12 bottles EMILION |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘pretty Cabernet Franc aromas of crushed berries and some milk chocolate. Soft and silky tannins. Long sweet fruit on the finish.’ |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-329. 09 CHATEAU FONROQUE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘I agree with Alain Moueix that this is the greatest Fonroque he has ever made. From one of the few bio-dynamically farmed vineyards in St.-Emilion, this 2009 exhibits a big, crisp, precise nose of forest floor, black and red fruits, crushed rocks, and earth. Dense, muscular, and masculine, this rich, full-bodied, deep, impressively endowed effort will benefit from 5-7 years of cellaring, and should drink well for 25+.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-330. 09 CHATEAU LA GOMERIE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING; Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘A more refined and pretty style from this producer, with plummy raspberry jam aromas and undertones of vanilla bean and cream. Full-bodied and refined, with silky, caressing tannins.’ |
| How Many: 729.00 each case |
| s0412-331. 09 CHATEAU GRAND BARRAIL LAMARZELLE FIGEAC, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 88-90/100: ‘Bought a couple of years ago by the Dourthe firm, this is the best wine I have ever tasted from this estate. It displays loads of sweet red and black currant fruit with licorice, roasted herbs, spice box, and earth. It is dense, plump, succulent, and very much in the fleshy, rich, up-front 2009 style.’ |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-332. 09 CHATEAU GRAND CORBIN, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-333. 09 CHATEAU GRAND CORBIN DESPAGNE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Notes of graphite, crushed rocks, incense, blueberries, and blackberries. The flavors are concentrated, pure, dense, thick, and unctuous with plenty of tannin lurking under the surface. However, the tannin is well-concealed by the wine’s enormous fruit, glycerin, and density. It should evolve for 15 or more years.’ |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-334. 09 CHATEAU GRAND MAYNE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/8 Parker 91-94/100 - OUTSTANDING - GREAT VALUE: ‘Plenty of blueberry, boysenberry, and raspberry fruit notes intermixed with subtle hints of graphite and oak. The wine possesses ripe tannin, full-bodied power, admirable purity, and impressive amounts of glycerin and sweetness from its high ripeness (but not over-ripeness) in the finish. Consume it over the next 15+ years.’ |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-335. 09 CHATEAU GRAND PONTET, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This wine has a sweet nose of red and black currants intermixed with incense, subtle background oak, fleshy, open-knit, opulent flavors, silky tannins, and a long, exuberant, even flamboyant finish, with terrific purity and overall balance. It should drink well for 15 or more years.’ |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-336. 09 CHATEAU LES GRAVIERES, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Licorice, tar and blackberry on the nose. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit, silky tannins and a long finish.’ |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-337. 09 CHATEAU GUADET, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Love the berry and currant character here. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a pretty finish. In harmony. Fruit and ripe tannins. Yes.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-338. 09 CHATEAU HAUT CORBIN, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/14 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Crushed berries with lovely flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy yet polished tannins and plenty of fruit. Excellent length.’ |
| How Many: 349.00 each case |
| s0412-339. 09 CHATEAU HAUT GRAVET, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 88-90/100: ‘Produced by the Aubert family, this sleeper of the vintage offers wonderful freshness, purity, and depth of flavor in a full-bodied, richly fruity style. Black currant, black cherry, cedar, and Christmas fruitcake characteristics are found in this complex, already endearing St.-Emilion. It should drink well for a decade or more.’ |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-340. 09 CHATEAU JEAN FAURE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Floral and berry aromas, with hints of fresh flowers. Full-bodied, with a refined and silky tannin structure and a coffee and berry aftertaste. 55 percent Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot.’ |
| How Many: 529.00 each case |
| s0412-341. 09 CHATEAU LAFORGE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Parker 91-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A big wine, the 2009 was somewhat closed the day I tasted it, but it revealed lots of minerality, blackberry, graphite, and subtle smoke notes. Meaty, rich and full-bodied, with noticeable tannins, this needs time to settle down, but everything is there to an evolution of 10-15+ years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-342. 09 CHATEAU LARCIS DUCASSE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Gorgeous, juicy fruit, with light wood, full and velvety tannins, and loads of Indian spices..’ Parker 91-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The wunderkind team of Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt has produced a fascinating, dense, rich, soft, relatively seamless, elegant example of Larcis Ducasse. The 2009 reveals a generous sweet spot in the middle along with lots of glycerin, and a wonderful round opulence. Look for the 2009 to age easily for two decades.’ DICK’S PICKS. SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-343. 09 CHATEAU LAROZE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Blueberry and mineral aromas follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins.’ |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-344. 09 CHATEAU LUCIA, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 94-97/100: ‘Violets and dark berries, with loads of aromas. Full-bodied, with a gorgeous core of sweet and ripe fruit. Long and dense, yet stylish. 10 acres. Next to Clos Fourtet. 90 percent Merlot and 10 percent Cabernet Franc.’ |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-345. 09 CHATEAU LUSSEAU, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Not much wine is made from Mr. Lusseau’s five-acre vineyard. He is also the ‘regisseur’ of all Gerard Perse’s properties, so there is no doubt he knows how to turn out exceptionally concentrated, rich, flavorful, and soulful wines. An opulent in-you-face style of St.-Emilion, with chewy, meaty flavors, and plenty of floral notes intermixed with blackberry, licorice, smoke, and fruit, this totally seamless, opulent, fleshy wine is a total hedonistic turn-on that should drink well for 10-15 years.’ |
| How Many: 339.00 each case |
| s0412-346. 09 CHATEAU MAGDELAINE, 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 92-94+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A more massive style than usual from this property, the 2009 exhibits a classic kirsch liqueur note, but the color is more saturated, the tactile impression more full, meaty, and rich, and the wine is more loaded and dense. Filled with elegance as well as power, this beauty should drink handsomely for 25+ years.’ |
| How Many: 1229.00 each case |
| s0412-347. 09 CHATEAU MAGREZ FOMBRAUGE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘A blockbuster, with loads of concentrated fruit and coffee bean and toasty oak on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety, chewy tannins and a long finish. Big and powerful.’ Parker 92-95+/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The 2009 (100% Merlot from the best parcel of the Fombrauge vineyard) possesses a bouquet of creosote, truffles, graphite, smoke, blueberries, and assorted black fruits. It is an extreme, super-extracted, full-bodied, powerful, concentrated St.-Emilion boasting massive levels of extract, tannin, and glycerin. It needs 8-10 years of cellaring, and should last for 25-30 years. The 2000 tasted recently was showing fabulously well, giving all indications of being a 30-year wine.’ |
| How Many: 1649.00 each case |
| s0412-348. 09 CHATEAU LA MARZELLE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Blackberry and mineral aromas follow through to a full body, with soft and velvety tannins and a long finish. Lots of pretty new wood. Very well done.’ |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-349. 09 CHATEAU MILENS, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-350. 09 CHATEAU MONBOUSQUET, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 92-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘What Gerard Perse has done with this property os remarkable. Absolutely no new oak is showing in the 2009, which is unusual for this wine, but that tells you how concentrated and textured the fruit is in this vintage. With plenty of exotic black fruits, jammy red fruits, some truffle, roasted herbs, and incense, the wine is full-bodied, luscious, exuberant, and opulent. It will be impossible to resist in its youth. This wine should drink well for 10-15 more years.’ |
| How Many: 599.00 each case |
| s0412-351. 09 CHATEAU MONDOIRON, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Fresh raspberry on the nose, with citrus undertones. Fine tannins and a vanilla, coffee and berry aftertaste.’ Wines of the ‘Grand Cru’ classification represent many of the best price-quality relationships of this famous appellation. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-352. 09 CHATEAU LA MONDOTTE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Wine Spectator 95-98/100: ‘Full-bodied, with velvety and polished tannins and fabulous fruit. Love the texture and depth of fruit to this wine. So long too.’ Parker 95-98/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘The wine is painfully rich, but at the same time retains an extraordinary elegance and freshness. A full-bodied wine with plenty of raspberries, red and black currants, and a cool minerality, the wine is full-bodied, powerful, yet at the same time possesses sweet tannins, a very layered mouthfeel, and dazzling purity and length. It will need 5-7 years of cellaring and will drink well for three decades.’ |
| How Many: 4799.00 each case |
| s0412-353. 09 CHATEAU MOULIN DU CADET, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘A balanced and friendly young red, with plum and blackberry on the nose and palate. Balanced and attractive.’ |
| How Many: 369.00 each case |
| s0412-354. 09 CHATEAU PAVIE,. 1ER GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Parker 96-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A powerful, full-bodied, remarkably intense wine, it displays enormous creme de cassis and boysenberry fruit with some cherries, spice box, and crushed rock in the background. It is intense, with loads of minerality, huge extraction, massive power, yet agin, the vintage character seems to have given it a freshness and vibrancy despite the wine’s obvious viscosity. The minimum patience required is at least a decade, as this is another 40-year wine from Gerard Perse.’ |
| How Many: 3899.00 each case |
| s0412-355. 09 CHATEAU PAVIE DECESSE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Wine Spectator 95-98/100: ‘Tar and blackberry on the nose, with hints of licorice. Full-bodied and very concentrated, with loads of blackberry fruit. Massive.’ |
| How Many: 2399.00 each case |
| s0412-356. 09 CHATEAU DE PRESSAC, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Intense aromas of tar and concentrated fruit, with plum and blackberry skin. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a pretty finish.’ De Pressac was the first in Bordeaux to plant malbec; it’s still called ‘noir de pressac’ in the region. Today it makes up just 1% of this Chateau’s vineyard though. And there’s 2% carmenere. |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-357. 09 CHATEAU LE PRIEURE, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘This is compelling on the nose, with crushed blackberry and flowers and loads of fruit. Full-bodied, with soft, silky tannins and a long, rich, yet balanced finish. Next to Trottevieille.’ |
| How Many: 499.00 each case |
| s0412-358. 09 CHATEAU QUINAULT L’ENCLOS, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/16 Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Now owned by the proprietors of Cheval Blanc, the 2009 exhibits notes of licorice, incense, raspberry, and black cherries, elegant, stylish flavors, and no hint of oak. This is a beautifully made, pure, deep wine that continues to confirm what Dr. Alain Raynaud suspected when he bought this property in 1997. The naysayers said this terroir was suspect, but that has been proven wrong by the wines that have been produced. This 2009 should drink well for 10-20 years.’ We found Raynaud’s Quinaults excellent wines and wine values. The Cheval Blanc team’s may prove even better. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 419.00 each case |
| s0412-359. 09 CHATEAU LA REVERENCE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/18 Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Licorice and milk chocolate, with dark berry aromas and flavors. Full and velvety, with lovely fruit. Long and juicy. Very polished.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 239.00 each case |
| s0412-360. 09 CHATEAU RIPEAU, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Blackberry and sweet tobacco aromas follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a juicy, delicious finish.’ |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-361. 09 CHATEAU SAINTAYME, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘I love the dark fruits in this, with loads of black olive and red fruits too. Full-bodied, but so refined and delicious already. Lovely length. 100 percent Merlot.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-362. 09 CHATEAU SANSONNET, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Significant hail damage in May, 2009, led to Sansonnet’s incredibly low yields of 9 hectoliters her hectare. The 2009 reveals copious aromas of sweet, chalky, blackberry and black cherry fruit, deep, concentrated flavors, and sweet tannin. It is an amazing effort, but because of the minuscule yields, little will be available in the marketplace. The finest potential of all the offerings I have ever tasted from this estate.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-363. 09 CHATEAU SOUTARD, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/5 Parker 88-90/100: ‘Black cherry, black currant, licorice, underbrush, and charcoal notes are accompanied by excellent density and elevated tannins. Drink it over the next 15 years.’ |
| How Many: 519.00 each case |
| s0412-364. 09 CHATEAU TAUZINET L’HERMITAGE, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘So perfumed and pretty on the nose, with flowers and sweet berry. Full-bodied, with a silky texture, fine tannins and a balance of attractive fruit.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 189.00 each case |
| s0412-365. 09 CHATEAU TERTRE DAUGAY, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Blackberry, black licorice and spices. What a nose. Full-bodied, with supervelvety tannins and a long, long finish. Wonderful texture.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 359.00 each case |
| s0412-366. 09 CHATEAU TEYSSIER, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 89-91/100: ‘Proprietor Jonathan Malthus’ 2009 possesses smoky barbecue notes intermixed with creme de cassis, black cherries, and earth. Ripe and generous, it should drink beautifully young yet age for 10-12+ years.’ |
| How Many: 229.00 each case |
| s0412-367. 09 CHATEAU LA TOUR FIGEAC, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/8 Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This is certainly one of the top two or three wines I have ever tasted from this estate. With notes of blueberry, black raspberry, cherry, and currants, the wine displays some graphite, charcoal, and incense in a full-bodied, rich, silky, even voluptuous style, with oodles of fruit, concentration, and power, but wonderful freshness, which is again the paradoxical aspect of this vintage–massive concentration, but impressive freshness and elegance.’ |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-368. 09 CHATEAU LA TOUR DU PIN, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 6 bottles |
| New entry on 6/14 Parker 92-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Pierre Lurton, the director of Cheval Blanc, has completely resurrected this estate since it was acquired by the owners of Cheval Blanc. The 2009 is the finest wine I have ever tasted from this property. It reveals terrific fruit intensity, along with a full-bodied unctuosity, great purity, sweet tannins, and a heady, long finish. The alcohol level must be more than 14% given the glycerin content and the wine’s thickness. It should drink well for 15+ years.’ NOTE: THIS IS A CASE OF 6 BOTTLES. |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-369. 09 CHATEAU LA TOUR DU PIN FIGEAC, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 359.00 each case |
| s0412-370. 09 CHATEAU VALANDRAUD, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 6 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Parker 95-98/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘The wine has a beautiful nose of spring flowers, creme de cassis, blueberry, charcoal, and a hint of espresso. A seamless, full-bodied mouthfeel, striking purity, a skyscraper-like texture, freshness, and precision make for the most complex and noble, as well as most concentrated and massive Valandraud to date. This wine should drink beautifully for 25 or more years. Kudos to St.-Emilion’s patron saint of garage wines.’ NOTE: THIS IS A CASE OF 6 BOTTLES. |
| How Many: 2099.00 each case |
| s0412-371. 09 VIRGINIE DE CHATEAU VALANDRAUD, GRAND CRU, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Intense aromas of mineral, toasty oak and dried flowers, with cool and dark fruits. Full-bodied, with a lovely silky texture and a racy, fine finish. Serious second wine of Valandraud.’ |
| How Many: 719.00 each case |
| s0412-372. 09 CHATEAU YON FIGEAC, GRAND CRU CLASSE, SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 369.00 each case |
| s0412-373. 09 CHATEAU DE LA BARBE BLANCHE RESERVE, LUSSAC SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/17 Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Crushed blueberry and black cherry on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a fruity finish. Very good concentration.’ DICK’S PICKS. PRICE VALID THROUGH 6/24 ONLY. PLEASE INQUIRE THEREAFTER. |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-374. 09 CHATEAU DU COURLAT CUVEE JEAN BAPTISTE, LUSSAC SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 86-89/100; Parker 86-87/100: ‘This well-made wine possesses attractive elegance, sweet black cherry and plum-like fruit, hints of incense and underbrush, and a dark ruby/purple color. It should drink nicely for 4-5 years.’ |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-375. 09 CHATEAU LA ROSE PERRIERE, LUSSAC SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 87-89/100: ‘This sleeper of the vintage is a well-made offering that boasts a sweet bouquet of creosote, black cherries, black currants, and licorice, a texture, fleshy mouthfeel, surprising concentration, and a long finish. It should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 7-8 years.’ |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-376. 09 CHATEAU CALON, MONTAGNE SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 One of the best Chateaux of the appellation. Very long lived wines. We go way back. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-377. 09 CHATEAU GACHON, MONTAGNE SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| You’re kidding! A Montagne Saint Emilion for under ten bucks?! 70% merlot, 20% cabernet franc, and 10% cabernet sauvignon, vines averaging 38 years of age. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 119.00 each case |
| s0412-378. 09 CHATEAU FAIZEAU VIEILLES VIGNES, MONTAGNE SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This sleeper of the vintage from the Raynaud family that owns La Croix de Gay and La Fleur de Gay in Pomerol exhibits wonderful mocha and black cherry jam notes. Fleshy and full-bodied with outstanding purity and a heady, potent finish, it should drink nicely for a decade or more.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 229.00 each case |
| s0412-379. 09 CHATEAU MESSILE AUBERT, MONTAGNE SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Powerful and rich, with supervelvety tannins and a long finish. Full and rich. Another impressive wine from Montagne-St.-Emilion.’ |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-380. 09 RECLOS DE CHATEAU LA COURONNE, MONTAGNE SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-381. 09 CHATEAU HAUT BERNAT, PUISSEGUIN SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 86-89/100: ‘Lovely sweet fruit, with flowers and slate on the nose. Fine tannins and a medium finish.’ The satellite appellations north of Saint Emilion proper offer fine claret bargains. This one impressed us in 1998, 2000, and 2005. |
| How Many: 169.00 each case |
| s0412-382. 09 CHATEAU LA MAURIANE, PUISSEGUIN SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| Same owner as long time favorite, Chateau Fongabon. |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-383. 09 CHATEAU CALON, SAINT GEORGES SAINT EMILION case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 One of the top Chateaux of the appellation. Long-lived wines. We go way back. |
| How Many: 229.00 each case |
| s0412-384. 09 CHATEAU BEAU SOLEIL, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘A reserved young red, with plum and berry aromas and flavors, and a silky finish.’ |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-385. 09 CHATEAU BEAUREGARD, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/7 Wine Spectator 88-91/100; Parker 88-90/100: ‘One of the finest I have tasted from this estate. Copious quantities of licorice, blackberry, and mulberry characteristics as well as silky tannins, a sweet, fat mid-palate, and a long finish with just a hint of oak. It should drink well for 10-15+ years.’ |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-386. 09 CHATEAU BELLEGRAVE, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Berry, with hints of fresh herbs and vanilla. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity yet lean finish.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-387. 09 CHATEAU LE BON PASTEUR, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Full and long, supervelvety and rich, with plum and raspberry. This is a really big Le Bon Pasteur..’ Parker 92-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Another terrific offering from well-known oenologists Dany and Michel Rolland, the 2009 offers wonderful notes of caramel, mocha, black cherries, and black currants in a seamless, full-bodied, opulent style. It possesses lots of glycerin, superb purity, and a textured, long, concentrated mouthfeel. Enjoy it over the next 15-20 years.’ |
| How Many: 979.00 each case |
| s0412-388. 09 CHATEAU BONALGUE, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Blueberry and licorice aromas, with hints of violet. Full-bodied, with a pretty core of fruit and milk chocolate and a finely textured finish.’ Parker 89-91/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Another sleeper of the vintage from this terrific Pomerol that always offers tremendous pleasure, a succulent texture, and in 2009, more fruit, body, and glycerin than normal. Silky smooth and attention getting, it is loaded with mocha, black cherry, and a caramelized confiture fruit style. Luscious, heady, and hedonistic with class as well as personality, this beautiful Pomerol should drink well for 10-12 years.’ DICK’S PICKS. Was one of my favorite 1982s; stood me well for years after. |
| How Many: 349.00 each case |
| s0412-389. 09 CHATEAU LA CABANNE, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Berry, wiht hints of fresh herbs. Fine tannins and a fruity finish. Chocolate and light vanilla too.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-390. 09 CHATEAU CANTELAUZE, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 |
| How Many: 449/00 each case |
| s0412-391. 09 CHATEAU LE CHEMIN, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 479.00 each case |
| s0412-392. 09 CHATEAU CLINET, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 97-100/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘The greatest Clinet since the incredible duo produced in 1989 and 1990, th e2009 was off the charts in terms of quality and potential. The wine boasts a gorgeous bouquet of truffles, charcoal, asphalt, blackberries, blueberries, and meaty, smoky notes. This dense, unctuously-textured Pomerol is built like a skyscraper with multiple layers, sweet tannins, and enormous concentration as well as length. This modern day legend in the making should drink well for 30-35 years. While it’s hard to eclipse a 100-point wine (1989), this 2009 appears to be the finest Clinet has ever made.’ SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-393. 09 CLOS RENE, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 88-90/100: ‘Reveals lots of sweet black cherry and plum-like fruit, lush, heady flavors, silky tannins, and a robust, exuberant, fat finish. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.’ |
| How Many: 349.00 each case |
| s0412-394. 90 CHATEAU LA CROIX DU CASSE, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Delicious berry, milk chocolate character on the nose and palate, with chewy tannins. I like how it is held back and in a more reserved style.’ |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-395. 09 CHATEAU LA CROIX DE GAY, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘One of the finest efforts I have ever tasted from La Croix de Gay, this 2009 offers up aromas of crushed raspberries, black cherries, vanillin, truffles, and caramel. Deep, richly fruity, and medium to full-bodied, with more substance and generosity than most vintages possess, the tannins are sweet and the finish is impressive as well as long. There is not a hard edge to be found in this 2009. It should drink well for 15-25 years.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-396. 09 CHATEAU LA CROIX TAILLEFER, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘This is beautiful, with sweet and ripe fruit and balance. Seduces with its subtlety. Full-bodied, but balanced. Such real fruit here. Yummy. Organic.’ |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-397. 09 CHATEAU FERRAND, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-398. 09 CHATEAU LA FLEUR DE GAY, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 93-96/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A 100% Merlot cuvee, the 2009 exhibits striking floral, blueberry, black raspberry, graphite, and subtle oak, charcoal, and camphor notes. This fleshy, full-bodied wine possesses outstanding purity, exceptional body, and admirable opulence as well as richness. It is the best effort fr La Fleur de Gay since the 2000, 1990, and 1989. It should drink well for 25-30+ years.’ |
| How Many: 1229.00 each case |
| s0412-399. 09 CHATEAU FRANC MAILLET, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| 80% merlot, 20% cabernet franc. Aged 18 months in barrels, 60% new. |
| How Many: 289.00 each case |
| s0412-400. 09 CHATEAU FRANC MAILLET CUVEE JEAN BAPTISTE, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘This generous, well-endowed, corpulent Pomerol boasts plenty of black raspberry, kirsch, mocha, and caramelized fruit-like notes. Rich and full-bodied with terrific purity, sweet tannins, and a long, heady finish, it should drink well for 15+ years.’ Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Lots of toasty oak and coffee bean character, with licorice and tar on the nose. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins, slightly overextracted, but the fruit comes out at the end. Very rich.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-401. 09 FUGUE DE CHATEAU NENIN, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Jancis Robinson 17/20: ‘Very rich, voluptuous nose. Nice freshness and precision on the palate. Very luscious. A lot more successful than many grown-up Pomerol grands vins. Really zesty and plush and lovely. Good value. 2015-2023.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 359.00 each case |
| s0412-402. 09 CHATEAU LE GAY, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Blueberry, sea shell and blackberry aromas. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins, yet polished and cool, with a long, racy finish. Dense, with a solid core of everything.’ |
| How Many: 1449.00 each case |
| s0412-403. 09 CHATEAU GAZIN, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 94-96/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Ferocious extract, huge tannin, and enormous richness all make for a potentially brilliant wine from this vineyard, located on the plateau of Pomerol just adjacent to Petrus. This wine, which is enormously endowed, very rich, and full-bodied, has a chance to be the best Gazin ever made. However, patience will be a virtue, as the wine will certainly need 5-8 years of cellaring.’ |
| How Many: 1099.00 each case |
| s0412-404. 09 CHATEAU HAUT FERRAND, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 379.00 each case |
| s0412-405. 09 CHATEAU HAUT MAILLET, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Shows attractive berry and mineral flavors.’ |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-406. 09 CHATEAU LAGRANGE A POMEROL, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 499.00 each case |
| s0412-407. 09 CHATEAU LA GRAVE A POMEROL, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘A firm and tight red, with berry, mineral and light cappuccino aromas and flavors, with fine tannins that turn soft. Delicate finish.’ |
| How Many: 679.00 each case |
| s0412-408. 09 CHATEAU LATOUR A POMEROL, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 93-96/100; Parker 92-94/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘In my professional career, the 2009 is the greatest Latour a Pomerol I have tasted. It displays a beautiful nose of black truffles, smoky meat, plums, black currants, sweet cherries, and loamy earth. A lush texture, full-bodied opulence, fabulous purity, and lots of power suggest it will drink well for 20-25 years.’ |
| How Many: 1249.00 each case |
| s0412-409. 09 CHATEAU MONREGARD LA CROIX, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Very grapey, with fresh flowers and sandalwood on the nose. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Subtle and attractive.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-410. 09 CHATEAU LE MOULIN, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Exotic plum, black currant, and cherry jam notes. Deep, pure, full-bodied, spicy, and ostentatious, lush flavors suggest low acidity, but the wine has a freshness and precision that are a paradoxical character of this vintage. Meant to be drunk during its first juicy, succulent 12-15 years of life.’ |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-411. 09 CHATEAU NENIN, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/16 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘What a nose of raspberry jam and violets. Amazingly rich and ripe, yet balanced and elegant. Full-bodied, with layers of ripe tannins and a wonderfully ripe fruit. Opulent and sexy. Best since the 1950s?’ |
| How Many: 799.00 each case |
| s0412-412. 09 CHATEAU LA POINTE, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/14 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Violets, berries and black olive on the nose. Gorgeous. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, juicy finish. Lovely fruit and acidity to this wine. One of the best La Pointes.’ Jancis Robinson 17.5/20: ‘ |
| How Many: 479.00 each case |
| s0412-413. 09 CHATEAU ROUGET, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Blueberry and mineral on the nose. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a fruity, vanilla and berry finish. Long. Superpolished and pretty.’ Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The best Rouget I have ever tasted, the 2009 displays terrific aromas of kirsch liqueur and loamy soil as well as a plump, fat, luscious personality. With sensational concentration and purity, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and enormous fruit character, this beauty should drink well for 15 or more years.’ |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-414. 09 CHATEAU TAILLEFER, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Some berry and mineral aromas and flavors follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins.’ |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-415. 09 CHATEAU TOUR MAILLET, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 93-96/100. SORRY! FIRST ‘TRANCHE’ SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| s0412-416. 09 VIEUX CHATEAU CERTAN, POMEROL case of 6 bottles |
| New entry on 6/24 Wine Spectator 97-100/100: ‘This has an incredible nose of chocolate and berries that turns to sweet tobacco and China tea leaves. Full-bodied, with a beautiful softness and silkiness that makes you want to keep tasting it. Goes on and on.’ Parker 96-99/100 - WINE OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Equal to their four greatest vintages–1945, 1947, 1948, and 1050, the 2009 exhibits a glorious bouquet of black currants, subtle smoke, charcoal, Christmas spices, and licorice. Massive, unctuously textured, and rich, but at the same time refreshing and vibrant, this extraordinary effort appears to be the fines made in my lifetime.’ NOTE: THIS IS A CASE OF 6 BOTTLES. |
| How Many: 1499.00 each case |
| s0412-417. 09 CHATEAU VIEUX MAILLET, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Extremely dark in color, with powerful aromas of blackberry and tar. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, rich finish. Intense and layered. Very well done.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-418. 09 CHATEAU VRAI CROIX DE GAY, POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A very strong performance by the superbly located estate, the 2009 reveals notes of damp earth, forest floor, blackberry, and plum liqueur. Full-bodied and fragrant with superb fruit purity as well as a layered texture, it could turn out to be the finest wine they have ever made. Moreover, it should evolve for 15 or more years.’ |
| How Many: 719.00 each case |
| s0412-419. 09 CHATEAU DE CHAMBRUN LE BOURG, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 92-95/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Abundant chocolate espresso notes as well as notions of spicy oak, but as in many 2009s, the oak is pushed to the background because of the massive fruit concentration, and super-intense character of these wines. Chambrun le Bourg displays more aromatics and fuller-bodied, denser, richer fruit than its sibling, Chambrun. It should drink well for 10-15 years...at a minimum.’ |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-420. 09 CHATEAU LE CHENADE, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Blackberry aromas and flavors, with a minerally, berry and lightly tannic palate. Fresh finish.’ |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-421. 09 CLOS L’HERMITAGE, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-422. 09 CHATEAU LA CROIX CHAIGNEAU, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 129.00 each case |
| s0412-423. 09 CHATEAU LES CRUZELLES, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A brilliant effort, this wine hit 14.5% natural alcohol. Rich mocha and black cherry notes are followed by a powerful, lavishly rich, almost extravagant style of wine that is almost atypical for Lalande de Pomerol, yet the purity, richness, and density are all there. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.’ Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Blueberry and loads of dark fruits on the nose. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and silky tannins. Juicy finish.’ Gave us a super 2005. Still in stock at $42.99. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 339.00 each case |
| s0412-424. 09 CHATEAU LA FLEUR DE BOUARD, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100; Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Brilliant purity, abundant black cherry, plum, and boysenberry fruit, extraordinary density, and high tannins. This full-bodied, concentrated, impressively endowed 2009 should age nicely for 10-15 years. At a recent tasting of the 2000 vintage, it was reminded of how great this estate’s luxury cuvee can be. It was off the charts in terms of richness and personality.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-425. 09 CHATEAU HAUT CHAIGNEAU, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100; ‘Violet and mineral on the nose. Very pretty. Full-bodied, with a silky texture and a long finish. Polished.’ |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-426. 09 CHATEAU LES HAUTS CONSEILLANTS, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 87-89/100: ‘A delicious, fruit-forward, plump wine with loads of raspberry and black cherry fruit intertwined with hints of underbrush and licorice, this fat, fleshy 2009 should drink well for 5-7 years.’ |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-427. 09 CHATEAU JEAN DE GUE, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A major sleeper of the vintage, this outstanding wine exhibits attractive loamy soil notes intermixed with extravagant black cherry, plum, and cassis fruit. A fleshy, full-bodied, hedonistic, ripe, generously endowed Lalande de Pomerol, it should drink well for 7-8 years.’ This estate gave us lovely wines in 1998 and 2000. |
| How Many: 359.00 each case |
| s0412-428. 09 CHATEAU LA SERGUE, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Blackberry jam, with hints of flowers. Full bodied, with velvety tannins and a fruity finish. Very attractive.’ |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-429. 09 CHATEAU SIAURAC, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A sleeper of the vintage, this is the best wine I have ever tasted from this property. Abundant meaty black currant, black cherry, licorice, underbrush, and forest floor characteristics. Full-bodied, power, rich, and silky-textured, it will provide plenty of pleasure over the next decade.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-430. 09 VIEUX CHATEAU GACHET, LALANDE DE POMEROL case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 189.00 each case |
| s0412-431. 09 CHATEAU BARRABAQUE, CANON FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Jancis Robinson 16.5/20; Parker 87-89/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘This vibrant Canon-Fronsac possesses lots of minerality in addition to crunchy black cherry and black currant fruit, noticeable acidity and tannins, and excellent depth. It should drink well for 10-15 years.’ |
| How Many: 229.00 each case |
| s0412-432. 09 CHATEAU CASSAGNE HAUT CANON LA TRUFFIERE, CANON FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-433. 09 CHATEAU HAUT BALLET, CANON FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Lovely berry, cherry and floral aromas. Turned to toasted oak and chocolate, but subtle. Medium chewy tannins and a delicious finish. Like it.’ |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-434. 09 CHATEAU ARNAUTON, FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Tastes as good as the Grand Sol, and has even more punch with 14.5% alcohol. A sleeper of the vintage, it displays sweet aromas of blueberries, blackberries, charcoal, incense, and graphite. Full-bodied, powerful, and layered, like its sibling, it is very impressive and for the significant difference in price, this would be my choice.’ DICK’S PICKS. SORRY! FIRST TRANCHE SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED. |
| How Many: 159.00 each case |
| s0412-435. 09 CHATEAU ARNAUTON GRAND SOL, FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘The estate’s top cuvee, the 2009 Grand Sol exhibits lots of blue and black fruits, a hint of chocolate, an opulent, powerful style, and good texture.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-436. 09 CHATEAU DALEM, FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Has the potential to be the finest Dalem ever made during my tasting career, eclipsing even their brilliant 2005. The wine possesses unprecedented levels of density, substance, and richness. A big time sleeper of the vintage, it boasts sweet, jammy red and black currant fruit, crushed rock, and spring flower characteristics, soft, sliky tannins, good freshness, and alively, vibrant personality. Enjoy it over the next decade.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 279.00 each case |
| s0412-437. 09 CHATEAU LA DAUPHINE, FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Blackberry and blueberry galore on the nose. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and a beautiful finish. Rich, yet with finesse.’ We go way back with this estate. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-438. 09 CHATEAU HAUT CARLES, FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘A beautiful cuvee, the 2009 exhibits notes of acacia flowers interwoven with blueberries, graphite, crushed rocks, and subtle background truffle and earth characteristics. Deep, full-bodied, and rich with an expansive mid-palate and a long finish, it should drink well for two decades or more.’ |
| How Many: 379.00 each case |
| s0412-439. 09 CHATEAU MOULIN HAUT LAROQUE, FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘With lots of minerality as well as a dense black raspberry and black currant-scented nose with foresty floor notes in the background, this 2009 possesses plenty of tannin, but it is ripe and silky. Full-bodied and rich, it is capable of lasting two decades or more. One of Bordeaux’s perennial over-achievers, has again proved its merit.’ |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-440. 09 CHATEAU MOULIN HAUT VILLARS, FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Second wine of Chateau Villars. |
| How Many: 129.00 each case |
| s0412-441. 09 CHATEAU DE LA RIVIERE, FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| One of the oldest Chateaux in Fronsac, de la Riviere gave us wonderful 2003 and 2005 wines, which are still available. |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-442. 09 CHATEAU LA VIEILLE CURE, FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-93/100 - OUTSTANDING: ‘Typically one of the finest offerings of Fronsac, the 2009 offers a beautiful aromatic display of camphor, blueberries, acacia flowers, raspberries, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied and pure with a nicely layered texture, the vintage’s unctuosity and thickness as well as freshness and definition, this sleeper of the vintage is another beauty from La Vieille Cure. It should drink well for 15+ years.’ Gave us one of the best wines of the appellation in 2000 and 2005. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-443. 09 CHATEAU VILLARS, FRONSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92+/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A solid effort, and possibly the best wine ever made at Villars, the 2009 exhibits notes of forest floor, crushed rocks, blueberries, and raspberries, a superb texture, admirable purity, and a long, full-bodied finish. It should drink well for 15-20 years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-444. 09 ASTER DE CHATEAU LAROCHE BEAULIEU, COTES DE CASTILLON case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘A blockbuster wine, with masses of fruit and velvety tannins, toasty oak and chocolate.’ Aged in new oak barrels. Castillon is a hotbed of investment by many of Saint Emilion’s and Pomerol’s top winemakers, this one by Jean-Claude Aubert of Chateau La Couspaude. It lies just east of Saint Emilion on a continuation of its famous slope. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-445. 09 CHATEAU CAP DE FAUGERES, COTES DE CASTILLON case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 90-93/100; Parker 90-92/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Finest wine to date from this property, it is a full-bodied, super-concentrated effort displaying excellent purity as well as lots of minerality and floral notes imbedded in black and blue fruits. The oak is totally masked, the tannins are prominent but sweet, and the wine is fresh and precise. This beauty should drink well for 10-12 years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-446. 09 CLOS LES LUNELLES, COTES DE CASTILLON case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 92-94/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Acquired by Gerard Perse (Chateau Pavie) in 2001. One of the top wines of the Cotes de Castillon, it boasts tremendous opulence, body, purity, and density, plenty of sweet boysenberry and blackberry fruit, noticeable but subdued wood, full body, and an unctuous texture. It should drink well for 12-15+ years.’ |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-447. 09 CHATEAU COTES MONTPEZAT CUVEE COMPOSTELLE, COTES DE CASTILLON case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Beautiful nose of crushed blueberries and raspberries. Full-bodied, with soft and velvety tannins and lots of pretty fruit.’ In medieval times, this chateau was a way station on the pilgrims’ route from Europe to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. I’ve had many good vintages from this estate and surely look forward to tasting it new, elite cuvee. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-448. 09 CHATEAU LA CROIX LARTIGUE, COTES DE CASTILLON case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Black licorice and dark chocolate aromas. Full-bodied, with lots of juicy fruit and a coffee, cocoa finish. Serious tannin structure as well. A small-production wine from the team of Stephane Derenoncourt, who are all leasing the property. First made in 2008.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 259.00 each case |
| s0412-449. 09 CHATEAU JOANIN BECOT, COTES DE CASTILLON case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 91-93/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘Another excellent effort from this estate, this 2009 from Juliette Becot tips the scales at 15.5% alcohol (the highest I tasted). The high alcohol is totally hidden because of the tiny yields as well as the vintage character, which is one of great delicacy and freshness juxtaposed with unprecedented power and richness. The 2009 possess terrific opulence and layers of fruit and glycerin. This beauty should drink nicely for 10-15 years. Bravo!’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-450. 09 CHATEAU PITRAY, COTES DE CASTILLON case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 87-89/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘My introduction to this wine was the excellent 1982, and the 2009 is probably the finest Pitray yet made. Copious aromas of crushed rocks, red and black currants, and a hint of kirsch. Loaded with fruit with impressive glycerin and lushness, it offers a lot of flavor for its price point.’ Our introduction to Chateau Pitray was the 1966 vintage. We’re sure ready to line up for this one at under $10 a bottle. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 119.00 each case |
| s0412-451. 09 CLOS PUY ARNAULD, COTES DE CASTILLON case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91+/100: ‘From a bio-dynamically farmed vineyard run with exceptional attention to detail, this 2009 exhibits notes of chocolate, roasted, herbs, creme de cassis, and charcoal. The wine is deep, full, and promising, but also painfully backward and ferocious because it was still in malolactic. Expect future tasting notes to reveal more body and depth.’ |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-452. 09 CHATEAU VEYRY, COTES DE CASTILLON case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Berry and blackberry aromas and flavors follow through to a medium body, with fine tannins and a minerally finish. Lovely balance to this.’ |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-453. 09 CHATEAU LES CHARMES GODARD, COTES DE FRANCS case of 12 bottles |
| Cotes de Francs lies north of Cotes de Castillon and is likewise a hotbed of investment by top Saint Emilion proprietors. |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-454. 09 CHATEAU DE FRANCS CUVEE LES CERISIERS, COTES DE FRANCS case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Spicy, with asphalt and ripe fruit aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied, with medium chewy tannins and a clean finish.’ One of our favorite Cotes de Francs wines over the years. Terrific in 2000 and 2005. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 159.00 each case |
| s0412-455. 09 CHATEAU MARSAU, COTES DE FRANCS case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Rich and spicy, with berry and currant notes. Full and chewy.’ |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-456. 09 CHATEAU PUYGUERAUD, COTES DE FRANCS case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Mineral and blackberry skins aromas follow through to a full body, with mineral and spice flavors and a long finish. Yummy.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-457. 09 CHATEAU CARIGNAN PRIMA, 1ERES COTES DE BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Black olive and berry aromas follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a long finish. I like the fruit concentration in this wine. 100 percent Merlot.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-458. 09 CHATEAU PRIEURE CANTELOUP, 1ERES COTES DE BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 87-89/100: ‘A potential sleeper of the vintage, this Merlot-dominated wine reveals an exuberantly fruity, lushness with lots of black currant, cherry, and plum-like fruit. Full-bodied and fleshy, it is ideal for drinking during its first 5-6 years of life.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 149.00 each case |
| s0412-459. 09 CHATEAU REYNON, 1ERES COTES DE BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Tanzer 87-90/100: ‘Perfumed aromas of fresh blackcurrant, minerals and mint. Suave, fine-grained and vibrant, with a stony mineral quality framing the vibrant black fruit and cedar flavors. Finishes classy and long, with chewy but ripe tannins, very good energy and noteworthy verve. Since 2008, this wine is made using only the grapes grown on the property's clay-and-limestone parcels, while owner Denis Dubourdieu uses the grapes grown on sandier plots in other wines. The best Reynon rouge ever.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 179.00 each case |
| s0412-460. 09 EPICUREA DE CHATEAU MARTINAT, COTES DE BOURG case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘The finest example of this wine I have ever tasted. Aromas of flowers, licorice, smoke, red and black fruits, and subtle wood are followed by a broadly flavored, savory, opulently-textured wine displaying terrific fruit intensity, purity, and length. It should drink nicely for a decade or more.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 239.00 each case |
| s0412-461. 09 CHATEAU FOUGAS MALDOROR, COTES DE BOURG case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 88-90/100: ‘This overachieving sleeper of the vintage boasts plenty of black cherry, asphalt, and earth notes in its dense, packed and stacked personality. Lots of glycerin, heady alcohol, and a long, supple finish suggest it will drink nicely for 6-8 years.’ |
| How Many: 229.00 each case |
| s0412-462. 09 CHATEAU ROLAND LA GARDE, 1ERES COTES DE BLAYE case of 12 bottles |
| Fine wines in 2000 and 2005. One of the best Chateaux of the region. |
| How Many: 129.00 each case |
| s0412-463. 09 CHATEAU BOLAIRE, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 88-90+/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE:: ‘This wine seems built to evolve for up to a decade or more. Of 40% Merlot, a whopping 35% Petit Verdot, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon that all tip the scales at 14% natural alcohol, the result is a wine with loads of structure that seems more backward than many of its peers, especially at this price point, but displays an impressive concentration of black currant and black cherry fruit with some licorice and spicy oak. This is a seriously endowed wine that needs to shed some tannin, but it is all there. Give it a year or so of bottle age and drink it over the following decade.’ DICK’S PICKS. SORRY! FIRST ‘TRANCHE’ ALLOCATION SOLD OUT. STAY TUNED.. |
| s0412-464. 09 CHATEAU CROIX MOUTON, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91/100 - OUTSTANDING - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘One couldn’t ask for a more serious owner than Jean-Philippe Janoueix. Tiny yields of 31 hectoliters per hectare as well as super attention to detail in both the vineyard and winemaking has resulted in a wine that is stunning, with notes of chocolate, espresso roast, pain grille, blackberries, and cherries. It is a hedonistic mouthful of wine to drink over the next 4-5 years.’ This is the Mouton I’m buyin’! DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 159.00 each case |
| s0412-465. 09 CHATEAU FERRET LAMBERT, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91/100: ‘Wow! What a big time sleeper of the vintage. This delicious, full-bodied wine behaves more like a classified than a Bordeaux Superieur. It possess a dense purple color as well as notes of black raspberries, licorice, graphite, and cassis, wonderful intensity, purity, richness and overall balance, and a stunning finish. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.’ One of the best price-rating ratios in the offering so far. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 159.00 each case |
| s0412-466. 09 CHATEAU HAUT GAY, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR case of 12 bottles |
| Near Fronsac, this estate gave us a powerfully concentrated 2005. |
| How Many: 119.00 each case |
| s0412-467. 09 CHATEAU PEZAT, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/2 Parker 88-90/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘A big time sleeper of the vintage from the portfolio of Englishman Jonathan Malthus, this exuberant, richly fruity 2009 is exactly what the market is demanding–a lush, heady, classic Bordeaux with plenty of spice box, black cherry fruit, and mocha offered in a fleshy, succulent style. It should be consumed over the next 3-4 years.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 149.00 each case |
| s0412-468. 09 CHATEAU LA PIN BEAUSOLEIL, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘Bright floral and berry aromas follow through to a medium body, with lively, clean fruit and a fresh finish. Balanced.’ |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-469. 09 CHATEAU REIGNAC, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR case of 12 bottles |
| New entry on 6/7 Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Pretty blueberry and coffee bean character. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins. A beautiful Reignac.’ |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-470. 09 CHATEAU SAINTE BARBE, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 87-89/100: ‘A sleeper of the vintage, this well-made Bordeaux offers delicious black currant fruit notes intermixed with notions of loamy soil and spice box. It is a medium to full-bodied wine with a velvety texture. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years.’ The 2005 is excellent too. There’s a little still in stock yet at $17.99. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 129.00 each case |
| s0412-471. 09 CHATEAU VALROSE, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 88-90/100. Gave us a lovely 2000. |
| How Many: 129.00 each case |
| s0412-472. 09 CHATEAU DE LA COUR D’ARGENT, BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 87-90/100: ‘A balanced and easy young wine, with cool, clean and minerally fruit character, firm tannins and a medium finish.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 129.00 each case |
| s0412-473. 09 CHATEAU DALLAU, BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 86-87/100: ‘Offers attractive plumpness and opulence as well a delicious, pure red and black fruits presented in an uncomplicated style. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years.’ The least expensive 09 claret to earn a Parker review. The Bertin family has owned Dallau since 1742. The estate lies north of Pomerol. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 109.00 each case |
| s0412-474. 09 CHATEAU DE L’ESTANG, BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 87-90/100: ‘A sleeper of the vintage, the 2009 exhibits lots of sweet black currant and black cherry fruit intermixed with a hint of vanillin. Medium to full-bodied, with surprisingly pure, concentrated, lengthy flavors, it should drink well for 5-6 years. Now-2016.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 119.00 each case |
| s0412-475. 09 CHATEAU MALROME, BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 86-89/100: ‘A simple and fruity red, with currant and berry on the nose and palate.’ |
| How Many: 129.00 each case |
| s0412-476. 09 CHATEAU MALROME CUVEE ADELE DE TOULOUSE-LAUTREC, BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘A cool and racy wine, with mineral, floral and fruit aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, with dense tannins and a chewy finish.’ During the late 1800s, Chateau Malrome belonged to the de Toulouse-Lautrec family. Adele, mother of the famous artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, ran the estate. Henri frequently visited, painted local scenes, and spent his last days at the Chateau. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 149.00 each case |
| s0412-477. 09 CHATEAU MARJOSSE, BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Tanzer 87-90/100: ‘Complex, enticing aromas of blackcurrant, plums, coffee, dark chocolate and underbrush. Dense, sweet and lush, with a silky mouth feel to the rich, ripe black fruit and mocha flavors. Finishes long and pure, with well above average intensity and depth for a wine simply labelled Bordeaux This is much riper and ultimately much better than last year's version. When I visited the estate last December and tasted various barrel samples, Lurton was still considering the idea of introducing a prestige super-cuvee of Marjosse, but has decided against it for this year.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 129.00 each case |
| s0412-478. 09 MAUVAIS GARCON, BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Intense coffee bean, toasted bread and concentrated ripe fruit. Full-bodied, with soft velvety tannins and a mean finish. A juicy wine in a flashy style.’ The ‘Bad Boy’. 100% merlot, 100% new oak. By ‘garagiste’ and iconoclast Jean-Luc Thunevin of Saint Emilion’s Chateau Valandraud, whom Robert Parker named the ‘bad boy’ of Saint Emilion. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 219.00 each case |
| s0412-479. 09 CHATEAU TIRE PE LA COTE, BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 88-90/100 - SLEEPER OF THE VINTAGE: ‘This exceptionally well made wine displays abundant blackberry and blueberry fruit intertwined with notions of licorice and incense. Fleshy, full-bodied, and ripe, this delicious Bordeaux coats the palate. It should drink beautifully for 3-4 years.’. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 169.00 each case |
| s0412-480. 09 Z DE LUC THIENPONT, BORDEAUX case of 12 bottles |
| Jancis Robinson 15.5/20. Here it is, our lowest-priced wine to date. The Thienponts are owners of that great Pomerol, Vieux Chateau Certan. Luc Thienpont is building a nice portfolio of Left Bank (Medoc) estates. This wine comes from the palus, the lower lands between Margaux and the Gironde estuary. The 2008 is excellent–very Margaux like. I can’t wait to taste the 2009! This will probably arrive late fall - winter 2010/2011. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 99.00 each case |
| s0412-481. 09 CHATEAU BROUSTET, BARSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 91-93/100; Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Lemon curd on the nose, with hints of honey. Full-bodied, with lots of dried peach and lemon flavors. Medium sweet, with a lively finish, showing spicy botrytis at the end.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 349.00 each case |
| s0412-482. 09 CHATEAU CANTEGRIL, BARSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 89-91+/100: ‘This has a lifted, voluminous nose. Very primal, developing scents of white flower with aeration. The palate is vibrant and really packs a punch on the entry, lovely citrus orange peel notes inflecting the honeyed fruit, taut and precise towards the finish.’ |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-483. 09 CHATEAU CLIMENS, 1ER GRAND CRU, BARSAC case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 96-98/100: ‘Tasting through 13 separate lots, the core components of a great Climens appear to be in place. Playing particular attention to the lots that constitute a large percentage of the blend, the common themes are ones of great purity, persistency and precision. The aromatics display pure honey, minerals, occasionally a faint scent of spearmint and white peach, most with spellbinding precision. On the palate, Berenice Lurton has some stupendous lots at her disposal, with ample botrytis, ethereal definition, one or two more powerful, quite spicy lots and others that will undoubtedly lend the blend an acidic cut. It will be a joy to taste this after bottling.’ Wine Enthusiast 97-99/100: ‘Tasting from several barrels, the wine is so rich, with an almost perfect balance of acidity and ripeness, allied to a complete purity of honeyed botrytis. However the final wine turns out, it will be magnificent.’ |
| How Many: 749.00 each case |
| s0412-484. 09 CYPRESS DE CHATEAU CLIMENS, BARSAC case of 12 bottles |
| The second wine of 1er Grand Cru Classe Chateau Climens. |
| How Many: 399.00 each case |
| s0412-485. 09 CYPRESS DE CHATEAU CLIMENS, BARSAC case of 24 half bottles |
| The second wine of 1er Grand Cru Classe Chateau Climens. |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-486. 09 CYPRESS DE CHATEAU CLIMENS, BARSAC case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 The second wine of 1er Grand Cru Classe Chateau Climens. |
| How Many: 239.00 each case |
| s0412-487. 09 CHATEAU COUTET, 1ER GRAND CRU, BARSAC case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 95-98/100: Parker 96-98/100: ‘A sensational effort, it has a fragrant nose of honey, vervain tea, pineapple, frangipane and apple-blossom, well defined. The palate is vibrant on the entry, touches of apricot and orange peel, very focused and tensile towards the long, sensuous, viscous finish. It reminds me of a stellar 1962 tasted just a few weeks previously. A magnificent Coutet.’ |
| How Many: 999.00 each case |
| s0412-488. 09 CHATEAU COUTET, 1ER GRAND CRU, BARSAC case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 95-98/100: Parker 96-98/100: ‘A sensational effort, it has a fragrant nose of honey, vervain tea, pineapple, frangipane and apple-blossom, well defined. The palate is vibrant on the entry, touches of apricot and orange peel, very focused and tensile towards the long, sensuous, viscous finish. It reminds me of a stellar 1962 tasted just a few weeks previously. A magnificent Coutet.’ |
| How Many: 529.00 each case |
| s0412-489. 09 DOMAINE D’ALLIANCE, SAUTERNES case of 6 half liters |
| Parker 92-94/100: ‘This (as yet) undiscovered gem is sourced from old vines around Fargues. It is blessed with a fragrant, lifted nose of pineapple, apple-blossom, rosewater and yellow flowers all with exceptionally fine definition. The palate has a vibrant entry that immediately grabs your attention: good acidity and balance. Fresh vibrant fruit with great clarity towards the lime leaf, lemon zest and honey tinged finish. This is so very pretty and caressing. Delectable.’ |
| How Many: 149.00 each case |
| s0412-490. 09 CHATEAU D’ARCHE, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Intense apple pie and lime aromas follow through to a full body. Medium sweet, with a spicy botrytis finish. Offer lots of subtle character.’ |
| How Many: 389.00 each case |
| s0412-491. 09 CHATEAU D’ARCHE, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 91-94/100: ‘Intense apple pie and lime aromas follow through to a full body. Medium sweet, with a spicy botrytis finish. Offer lots of subtle character.’ |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-492. 09 CHATEAU BASTOR LAMONTAGNE, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100: ‘This has a very rich, almost decadent nose with pineapple, almond, orange blossom and honey. The palate is rich with an admirable level of botrytis, well balanced with a fine sense of underlying minerality that defines the caressing, spice-tinged finish. Good potential. Bravo!’ Since the 1962 vintage, one of our favorite non-Grand Cru Classe Sauternes. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-493. 09 CHATEAU CAILLOU, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Lemon peel, spices and honey on the nose. Full-bodied, with a dense yet elegant structure. Medium sweet, with a spicy finish. Stylish. Very well done.’ |
| How Many: 379.00 each case |
| s0412-494. 09 CHATEAU CAILLOU, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Lemon peel, spices and honey on the nose. Full-bodied, with a dense yet elegant structure. Medium sweet, with a spicy finish. Stylish. Very well done.’ |
| How Many: 199.00 each case |
| s0412-495. 09 CLOS HAUT PEYRAGUEY, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Full-bodied and medium sweet, with apple pie, honey and cream flavors. Long and intense. Very well done.’ |
| How Many: 649.00 each case |
| s0412-496. 09 CLOS HAUT PEYRAGUEY, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 93-96/100: ‘Full-bodied and medium sweet, with apple pie, honey and cream flavors. Long and intense. Very well done.’ |
| How Many: 339.00 each case |
| s0412-497. 09 CHATEAU LA CLOTTE CAZELIS, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 329.00 each case |
| s0412-498. 09 CHATEAU DOISY DAENE, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Intense aromas of dried citrus fruit and honey follow through to a full body. Medium sweet, thick and layered, with sliced cooked apple notes and a delicate spicy finish.’ Tanzer 91-93/100: ‘Flamboyant aromas of apricot, candied lemon peel, pear juice, ginger and smoky oak. Glycerol, fat and exotic, with tropical fruit, honey and spice flavors of great richness. If anything, this gained in texture and concentration as it opened in the glass, displaying emerging hints of wasabe and vanillin oak. Finishes wonderfully pure, spicy and long, with compelling sweetness.’ Denis Dubourdieu considers this vintage to be the finest produced by him, his father, and his grandfather! |
| How Many: 549.00 each case |
| s0412-499. 09 CHATEAU DOISY DAENE L’EXTRAVAGANT, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 98-100/100; Wine Spectator 95-98/100: ‘This is rich and concentrated, with creme brulee and apple crumble on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and very sweet. Thick and powerful. Layered and massive.’ |
| How Many: 2799.00 each case |
| s0412-500. 09 CHATEAU DOISY VEDRINES, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 92-94/100; Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Shows lots of lemon pie and almond spice, with hints of bitter lemon. Full-bodied, with a nutmeg and hone finish. Racy.’ |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-501. 09 CHATEAU DOISY VEDRINES, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 92-94/100; Wine Spectator 92-95/100: ‘Shows lots of lemon pie and almond spice, with hints of bitter lemon. Full-bodied, with a nutmeg and hone finish. Racy.’ |
| How Many: 249.00 each case |
| s0412-502. 09 CHATEAU DE FARGUES, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 95-97/100: ‘The nose is rather taciturn at first, unfurling with tantalizing slowness: clear honey, pear, orange-blossom and apricot. Wonderful definition. There is a tangible sense of minerality underlying the honeyed fruit, very focused and endowed with breathtaking definition and tension towards the vibrant finish.’ |
| How Many: 1899.00 each case |
| s0412-503. 09 CHATEAU FILHOT, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Shows some botrytis spice and dried fruit character on the nose. Full-bodied, very sweet and thick, with a dense, almost syrupy finish. Excellent.’ |
| How Many: 349.00 each case |
| s0412-504. 09 CHATEAU GUIRAUD, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 95-98/100: ‘This rocks with botrytis, offering spicy almond, peach pie and dried apricot on the nose and palate. Full and very sweet, with a long finish. So much dried fruit. Oily and powerful.’ |
| How Many: 699.00 each case |
| s0412-505. 09 CHATEAU GUIRAUD, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 95-98/100: ‘This rocks with botrytis, offering spicy almond, peach pie and dried apricot on the nose and palate. Full and very sweet, with a long finish. So much dried fruit. Oily and powerful.’ |
| How Many: 359.00 each case |
| s0412-506. 09 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 92-94/100: ‘Well balanced with fine minerality, bright citrus fruit, orange zest, a touch of white peach and apricot, good tension towards the finish with a dash of lemongrass on the aftertaste. There is very good weight and botrytis on this wine that lingers seductively.’ Wine Enthusiast 95-97/100: ‘This is a wine that seems initially closed, tight, only slowly showing its full panoply of richness, density and sweet final acidity.’ |
| How Many: 649.00 each case |
| s0412-507. 09 CHATEAU LAFAURIE PEYRAGUEY, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 92-94/100: ‘Well balanced with fine minerality, bright citrus fruit, orange zest, a touch of white peach and apricot, good tension towards the finish with a dash of lemongrass on the aftertaste. There is very good weight and botrytis on this wine that lingers seductively.’ Wine Enthusiast 95-97/100: ‘This is a wine that seems initially closed, tight, only slowly showing its full panoply of richness, density and sweet final acidity.’ |
| How Many: 339.00 each case |
| s0412-508. 09 CHATEAU LAMOTHE GUIGNARD, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 90-93/100: ‘Thick and very sweet, with lots of honey notes and an almost syrupy structure. Spicy botrytis on the finish.’ |
| How Many: 339.00 each case |
| s0412-509. 09 CHATEAU LIOT, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| How Many: 269.00 each case |
| s0412-510. 09 CHATEAU LIOT, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 |
| How Many: 149.00 each case |
| s0412-511. 09 CHATEAU DE MALLE, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Jancis Robinson 17.5/20. Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Attractive aromas and flavors of sliced apple, pear and honey. Medium sweet, with a spicy botrytis and fruit finish.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 449.00 each case |
| s0412-512. 09 CHATEAU DE MALLE, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Jancis Robinson 17.5/20. Wine Spectator 89-92/100: ‘Attractive aromas and flavors of sliced apple, pear and honey. Medium sweet, with a spicy botrytis and fruit finish.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 239.00 each case |
| s0412-513. 09 CHATEAU MYRAT, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 94-97/100: ‘Dried apricot and citrus fruit aromas follow through to a full body, with a very sweet and intense palate. Finishes with lots of fruit and spicy nutmeg character.’ When I started in the wine business 46 years ago, this Chateau, classified 2me Grand Cru in 1855, was shuttered, its vineyards unkempt. It’s had a startling revival since then and has given us some amazing wines. This looks to be its best in its new era. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
| s0412-514. 09 CHATEAU MYRAT, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Wine Spectator 94-97/100: ‘Dried apricot and citrus fruit aromas follow through to a full body, with a very sweet and intense palate. Finishes with lots of fruit and spicy nutmeg character.’ When I started in the wine business 46 years ago, this Chateau, classified 2me Grand Cru in 1855, was shuttered, its vineyards unkempt. It’s had a startling revival since then and has given us some amazing wines. This looks to be its best in its new era. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 229.00 each case |
| s0412-515. 09 CHATEAU NAIRAC, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 92-95/100; Parker 93-95/100: ‘A well defined nose with apple-blossom, lime leaf, apricot and orange peel. Opens nicely the longer it remains in the glass. The palate is well balanced, very good weight on the entry with a citric thread of acidity interwoven through the pure honeyed fruit with a hint of ginger on the aftertaste. Supremely well crafted and succinct.’ Tanzer 92-95/100: ‘Racy aromas of pear, apple, peach and marzipan, with enticing floral lift and a hint of botrytis in the background. Suave and fine-grained, this Barsac displays very intense and sweet flavors of apple jelly, ripe pear and pineapple, yet remains wonderfully light on its feet for such an opulent wine. Subtle, restrained and impeccably balanced wine, offering sneaky concentration and very good finishing grip. A pretty note of apple cider lingers long. This is yet another great Nairac in the making; the wines from this estate have been magnificent in recent years, and it's hard to think of a better sweet wine for the money. If you must buy just a single Sauternes in '09, this might be the one.’ |
| How Many: 899.00 each case |
| s0412-516. 09 CHATEAU PARTARRIEU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 90-92/100: ‘Nascent and ‘in fieri’ on the nose, but the palate is already showing great freshness and acidity, crisp honey and lemon curd, precise and animated towards the finish. The harmony and focus is already tangible. This is a Sauternes that may surprise a few people after bottling.’ Not me. And if you’ll stop by VC and pick up a half bottle of 2006, you’ll understand why. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 239.00 each case |
| s0412-517. 09 CHATEAU PARTARRIEU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 90-92/100: ‘Nascent and ‘in fieri’ on the nose, but the palate is already showing great freshness and acidity, crisp honey and lemon curd, precise and animated towards the finish. The harmony and focus is already tangible. This is a Sauternes that may surprise a few people after bottling.’ Not me. And if you’ll stop by VC and pick up a half bottle of 2006, you’ll understand why. DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 149.00 each case |
| s0412-518. 09 CHATEAU RABAUD PROMIS, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 94-96/100: ‘Unfurls seductively with subtle, perfumed aromas of lime leaf, white peach, fresh apricot and touches of white flowers, very pretty and well defined. The palate is beautifully balanced, so pure and succinct with wonderful precision towards the vibrant, white peach and apricot finish. This is a wonderful Sauternes and one of their best wines in recent years.’ |
| How Many: 579.00 each case |
| s0412-519. 09 CHATEAU RABAUD PROMIS, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 94-96/100: ‘Unfurls seductively with subtle, perfumed aromas of lime leaf, white peach, fresh apricot and touches of white flowers, very pretty and well defined. The palate is beautifully balanced, so pure and succinct with wonderful precision towards the vibrant, white peach and apricot finish. This is a wonderful Sauternes and one of their best wines in recent years.’ |
| How Many: 299.00 each case |
| s0412-520. 09 CHATEAU RAYMOND LAFON, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Jancis Robinson 19/20: ‘Very deep golden, with great tension and excitement and some green streaks, with layers of botrytis over them. Full and deep with intense botrytis. Great stuff! Unspittable, dried apricots (though so much richer than a Tokaji) and great acidity. Drink 2017-2032.’ Decanter 18.5/20: ‘Glorious wine, as great as any first growth, with the same intensity and immediate perception of the vintage quality and character. For the owner, and I share his enthusiasm, the best ever.’ Tanzer 92-95/100: ‘Very intense aromas of orange blossom, lemon curd and tangerine zest are complicated by a pretty floral nuance and show strong, clean, pure botrytis character. Enters dense, sweet and honeyed, with noteworthy depth and precision to its flavors of fresh citrus fruit, apricot and saffron. Though quite sweet, the wine's sound acidity gives it impressive clarity, and the smooth, viscous finish goes on for minutes. This extremely successful Raymond-Lafon is one of the stars of the vintage.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 499.00 each case |
| s0412-521. 09 CHATEAU RAYMOND LAFON, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Jancis Robinson 19/20: ‘Very deep golden, with great tension and excitement and some green streaks, with layers of botrytis over them. Full and deep with intense botrytis. Great stuff! Unspittable, dried apricots (though so much richer than a Tokaji) and great acidity. Drink 2017-2032.’ Decanter 18.5/20: ‘Glorious wine, as great as any first growth, with the same intensity and immediate perception of the vintage quality and character. For the owner, and I share his enthusiasm, the best ever.’ Tanzer 92-95/100: ‘Very intense aromas of orange blossom, lemon curd and tangerine zest are complicated by a pretty floral nuance and show strong, clean, pure botrytis character. Enters dense, sweet and honeyed, with noteworthy depth and precision to its flavors of fresh citrus fruit, apricot and saffron. Though quite sweet, the wine's sound acidity gives it impressive clarity, and the smooth, viscous finish goes on for minutes. This extremely successful Raymond-Lafon is one of the stars of the vintage.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 279.00 each case |
| s0412-522. 09 MADAME DE CHATEAU RAYNE VIGNEAU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘A pretty nose of sweet apple and botrytis spice. Full-bodied, with medium sweetness and attractive dried pineapple and papaya flavors. The second wine of Rayne-Vigneau.’ |
| How Many: 229.00 each case |
| s0412-523. 09 CHATEAU RAYNE VIGNEAU, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 94-96/100: ‘One of the stars of the vintage. It has a very well defined, almost understated nose with white peach, apricot and lime leaf, very pretty and succinct. The palate is very well balanced, beautifully defined with real minerality showing through the viscous, botrytized fruit. Great tension here, effortlessly counterbalancing the richness to perfection.’ Wine Enthusiast 95-97/100: ‘Very spicy, packed with fresh ginger, this is a delicious wine, tasting fresh but with an additional burst of supreme ripeness.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 599.00 each case |
| s0412-524. 09 CHATEAU RAYNE VIGNEAU, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 94-96/100: ‘One of the stars of the vintage. It has a very well defined, almost understated nose with white peach, apricot and lime leaf, very pretty and succinct. The palate is very well balanced, beautifully defined with real minerality showing through the viscous, botrytized fruit. Great tension here, effortlessly counterbalancing the richness to perfection.’ Wine Enthusiast 95-97/100: ‘Very spicy, packed with fresh ginger, this is a delicious wine, tasting fresh but with an additional burst of supreme ripeness.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 319.00 each case |
| s0412-525. 09 LES CARMES DE CHATEAU RIEUSSEC, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| The second wine of Chateau Rieussec. We’ve enjoyed many an impressive vintage of this. |
| How Many: 349.00 each case |
| s0412-526. 09 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 95-97/100: ‘The minerality and stoniness really comes through on the nose. The palate is very well balanced with superb acidity, real tension, steely with great precision with notes of apricot, white peach and honey on the beautifully defined finish. Probably the best Rieussec since the astounding 2001.’ Wine Enthusiast 96-98/100: ‘Concentrated and dense, this is a wine that is in full accord with the power of 2009. There is richness, but there is also great elegance. This structure of richness and sweetness includes a final bit of honey.’ |
| How Many: 1199.00 each case |
| s0412-527. 09 CHATEAU RIEUSSEC, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 95-97/100: ‘The minerality and stoniness really comes through on the nose. The palate is very well balanced with superb acidity, real tension, steely with great precision with notes of apricot, white peach and honey on the beautifully defined finish. Probably the best Rieussec since the astounding 2001.’ Wine Enthusiast 96-98/100: ‘Concentrated and dense, this is a wine that is in full accord with the power of 2009. There is richness, but there is also great elegance. This structure of richness and sweetness includes a final bit of honey.’ |
| How Many: 599.00 each case |
| s0412-528. 09 CHATEAU ROMER DU HAYOT, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Jancis Robinson 17/20. Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Medium-sweet, with spice, white pepper and honey aromas and flavors.’ |
| How Many: 279.00 each case |
| s0412-529. 09 CHATEAU ROMER DU HAYOT, 2ME GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Jancis Robinson 17/20. Wine Spectator 88-91/100: ‘Medium-sweet, with spice, white pepper and honey aromas and flavors.’ |
| How Many: 159.00 each case |
| s0412-530. 09 CHATEAU SIGALAS RABAUD, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 95-97/100: ‘A well defined nose: grapefruit, nectarine, honey and lime, much more primal than some of the other 2009s. The palate is very well balanced with excellent acidity: apricot, honeysuckle, a touch of orange zest and then vibrant white peach bursting across the finish with lime flower and lemongrass on the aftertaste. Wonderful persistency, power and freshness. With question, the 2009 is the best Sigalas-Rabaud that I have tasted and this nectar comes highly recommended.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 679.00 each case |
| s0412-531. 09 CHATEAU SIGALAS RABAUD, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 95-97/100: ‘A well defined nose: grapefruit, nectarine, honey and lime, much more primal than some of the other 2009s. The palate is very well balanced with excellent acidity: apricot, honeysuckle, a touch of orange zest and then vibrant white peach bursting across the finish with lime flower and lemongrass on the aftertaste. Wonderful persistency, power and freshness. With question, the 2009 is the best Sigalas-Rabaud that I have tasted and this nectar comes highly recommended.’ DICK’S PICKS. |
| How Many: 349.00 each case |
| s0412-532. 09 CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 97-99/100: ‘One of the outstanding successes of the 2009 vintage, this may surpass the superlative 2007. It has a more understated nose at the moment, but is very well defined with honey, white peach, orange peel and crushed stones. The palate has a viscous entry, is very well balanced, very powerful with great depth and effervescent minerality. Layers of botrytis layered across the mellifluous finish that is beautifully defined and sensuous. Fabulous.’ |
| How Many: 1179.00 each case |
| s0412-533. 09 CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 97-99/100: ‘One of the outstanding successes of the 2009 vintage, this may surpass the superlative 2007. It has a more understated nose at the moment, but is very well defined with honey, white peach, orange peel and crushed stones. The palate has a viscous entry, is very well balanced, very powerful with great depth and effervescent minerality. Layers of botrytis layered across the mellifluous finish that is beautifully defined and sensuous. Fabulous.’ |
| How Many: 599.00 each case |
| s0412-534. 09 CHATEAU LA TOUR BLANCHE, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 bottles |
| Parker 94-96/100: ‘Very primal on the nose with grapefruit, nectarine and apricot aromas. The palate is very well balanced, just a little oaky at the moment but with a very fine thread of acidity. Touches of fresh apricot, a hint of nougat, lime zest and white peach. Well balanced, linear at the front palate but voluminous and expanding across the mouth in every direction on the viscous, mineral-rich finish. There is so much potential here. Superb.’ Wine Enthusiast 96-98/100: ‘A powerful, complex wine, its layers of sweetness mixed with a total dryness from botrytis. The wine is impressively rich, considerably inspired by dried fruits and spice. Certain for aging over decades.’ Decanter 19/20 - EXCELLENT: ‘My favourite of this group because it adds to the glorious constitution of the vintage a very special element of finesse and subtlety, sublime aftertaste.’ |
| How Many: 829.00 each case |
| s0412-535. 09 CHATEAU LA TOUR BLANCHE, 1ER GRAND CRU, SAUTERNES case of 12 half bottles |
| New entry on 6/22 Parker 94-96/100: ‘Very primal on the nose with grapefruit, nectarine and apricot aromas. The palate is very well balanced, just a little oaky at the moment but with a very fine thread of acidity. Touches of fresh apricot, a hint of nougat, lime zest and white peach. Well balanced, linear at the front palate but voluminous and expanding across the mouth in every direction on the viscous, mineral-rich finish. There is so much potential here. Superb.’ Wine Enthusiast 96-98/100: ‘A powerful, complex wine, its layers of sweetness mixed with a total dryness from botrytis. The wine is impressively rich, considerably inspired by dried fruits and spice. Certain for aging over decades.’ Decanter 19/20 - EXCELLENT: ‘My favourite of this group because it adds to the glorious constitution of the vintage a very special element of finesse and subtlety, sublime aftertaste.’ |
| How Many: 429.00 each case |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS |
2009 BORDEAUX FUTURES |
Full-case sales only. Payment due with order. Sales tax due on arrival. Anticipated arrival: late 2010 - early 2012. |
DICK’S PICKS |
TOP VALUES |
Dick Scheer, proprietor of Village Corner and an inveterate follower of below-the-radar Bordeaux wines since 1964, signals his best-buy selections with the ‘Dick’s Picks designation following the description of his favorites. |
