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Bordeaux 2009

Those were the words of Decanter magazine's Bordeaux expert Steven Spurrier. High praise indeed — and, as you'll read below, he's not the only one raving about the quality.

You'll also find below the full list of wines we plan to offer — starting with those that are available to reserve NOW. These are sorted in ascending order of price. The second part of the list shows the wines we expect to be adding over the coming days and weeks (with unprecedented worldwide demand, there are no absolute guarantees on these 'wish list' wines).

Due to high demand and limited quantities, we are only taking phone orders for all Bordeaux 2009s. Please make your selection and call us at 1-800-264-8209, as soon as possible to ensure you don't miss out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Château Labat 2009
Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois AOC

12 bottles (with wooden case) $209.99
Item No. 04011EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Decanter 16+/20

François Nony's superb Château Labat gets our vote for best buy of the vintage — it's just so rare to find such a beautifully structured, long-lived claret at such a good price. His family has made juicy, Merlot-rich wines at this estate since 1900, just a stone's throw from the legendary estates of Saint- Julien, from vines planted long ago on the same top quality, gravel soils.
"Dense red, fine purity of fruit over good oak, both fleshy and firm, quite exciting modern Médoc. Drink 2013-18. (16+points)." Steven Spurrier, Decanter magazine

Château Sénéjac 2009
Haut-Médoc AOC

12 bottles (with wooden case) $209.99
Item No. 04016EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 89-91 Points
Decanter 16+/20

"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. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, 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." Robert Parker

Château Doisy-Vedrines 2009
Barsac AOC 2ième Cru Classé

12 HALF bottles (375ml) $209.99
Item No. 04020EP SOLD OUT

The Wine Advocate 92-94 Points
Wine Spectator 92-95 Points
Decanter 16.5/20

"The opposite style (as always) of Barsac than Doisy-Daëne, slightly less pale, heavier pear and apricot aromas, rounder, more oily texture, great length too, less harmonious finish but great stuff for the ageing. " Steven Spurrier, Decanter magazine
"This is comparatively timid on the nose, giving very little away at the moment despite rigorous coaxing. But the palate is very promising, very well balanced, very focused with a fine citrus attack on the entry, fanning out towards an apricot, white peach and lime tinged finish that shows a great deal of unctuous honeyed fruit on the finish. This is an exuberant Doisy-Vedrines that yearns to offer pleasure" Neil Martin, The Wine Advocate
"Shows lots of lemon pie and almond spice, with hints of bitter lemon. Full-bodied, with a nutmeg and honey finish. Racy." James Suckling, Wine Spectator

Château Rollan de By 2009
Médoc Cru Bourgeois AOC

12 bottles (with wooden case) $239.99
Item No. 04014EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 90-92 Points
Decanter 16+/20

"Proprietor Jean Guyon and consultant Dr. Alain Raynaud continue to produce a wine that over-performs its humble pedigree. The dense blue/purple-tinged 2009 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 or life." Robert Parker

Château Chantalouette 2009
Pomerol AOC

12 bottles (with wooden case) $299.99
Item No. 04012EP Call 1-800-264-8209

The special project of Christian Moueix (the man behind Château Pétrus, the most famous Pomerol of all). Christian brings all of his Grand Vin know-how to bear on this delicious exclusive. Full of the seductive black fruit and plummy generosity so prized by Pomerol fans. Remarkably low price for such quality.

Château La Vieille Cure 2009
Fronsac AOC

12 bottles (with wooden case) $299.99
Item No. 04015EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 90-93 Points

"This is typically one of the finest offerings of Fronsac, but I am not convinced the 2009 will eclipse their magnificent 2005, although it will certainly give the latter wine a run for its money. The opaque purple-hued 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" Robert Parker

Château Cantemerle 2009
Haut-Médoc AOC 5ième Cru Classé

12 bottles (with wooden case) $389.99
Item No. 04019EP SOLD OUT

Robert Parker 91-93* Points

"This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with the Cabernet dominating, looks to be the best they have ever produced, even eclipsing the 2005. Dense purple in color, with extraordinarily elegant floral notes intermixed with raspberry, black currant, cherry, and spice box, it is medium to full-bodied, 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." Robert Parker

Château Gloria 2009
Saint-Julien AOC

12 bottles (with wooden case) $449.99
Item No. 04018EP SOLD OUT

Robert Parker 91-93* Points
Wine Spectator 90-93 Points
Decanter 17/20

"Superb deep colour, seductively floral nose with wild violets, fresh, fleshy fruit with great depth and well-balanced length. Drink 2014-20." Steven Spurrier, Decanter magazine
"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 currants, licorice, spice box, and blackberries, this inky/purple-colored wine is atypically fullbodied with a viscous texture, and loads of tannin, extract, and richness. Deep and layered, it will offer thrilling sipping over the next 25+ years. (Bottles of the 1982 I own are fully mature, but are not close to falling apart." Robert Parker

L'Epiphanie de Durfort-Vivens 2009
Margaux AOC

6 bottles (with wooden case) $249.99
Item No. 04013EP Call 1-800-264-8209

L'Epiphanie de Durfort-Vivens is a unique exclusive made at highly rated 2nd Growth Château Durfort-Vivens. Back in March, before the wine world descended on Bordeaux, owner Gonzague Lurton invited our buyer Clare Tooley into his cellar to blend a special Margaux from his finest fruit. This "compellingly aromatic, lusciously fruit-filled" wine is now maturing in the same barrels as Gonzague's own Grand Vin. Very special — very small quantities.

Château La Dominique 2009
Saint-Emilion AOC Grand Cru Classé

12 bottles (with wooden case) $519.99
Item No. 04051EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 92-94 Points
Wine Spectator 93-96 Points
Jancis Robinson MW 17.5/20

"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 from 100% Merlot (which must be a "first" for this estate), and with 14.3% alcohol, this will be a thrilling wine to drink over the next 20-25 years. Dense purple-hued 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."Robert Parker
"Sweet berry and plum, with wild cherry. Full and velvety. Long finish. Clear and focused fruit. Best in years?" James Suckling, Wine Spectator

Château Prieuré-Lichine 2009
Margaux AOC 4ième Cru Classé

12 bottles (with wooden case) $559.99
Item No. 04050EP SOLD OUT

Robert Parker 91-93 Points
Wine Spectator 94-97 Points
Decanter 18/20

"Beautiful floral-infused black fruits jump from the glass of this opaque ruby/purple-colored wine. Possibly richer, denser, and even more complete than the brilliant 2005 (although it is still too early to say that definitively), this is certainly a more opulent, succulent style of wine than even the 2005, which had surprising flesh for a wine from that vintage. The Right Bank consultant Stephane Derenoncourt has performed some magic here, as recent vintages attest, and the wines are often fairly priced as well. This full-bodied Prieure-Lichine should drink well for 20-25 years."Robert Parker
"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." James Suckling, Wine Spectator

La Dame de Montrose 2009
Saint-Estèphe AOC (second wine of Château Montrose)

12 bottles (with wooden case) $599.99
Item No. 04062EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 91-93 Points
Wine Spectator 88-91 Points

"The second wine, the 2009 La Dame de Montrose, is an amazing blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon. Voluptuously textured, super juicy, and sexy with intense blue and black fruits, decent acids, and silky tannin, this 2009 is already irresistible, and should keep for 10-15+ years." Robert Parker

Château Kirwan 2009
Margaux AOC 3ième Cru Classé

12 bottles (with wooden case) $619.99
Item No. 04059EP SOLD OUT

Robert Parker 90-92+ Points
Wine Spectator 92-95 Points
Decanter 16+/20

"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" James Suckling, Wine Spectator
"This inky/purple-hued Margaux 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." Robert Parker

Château La Lagune 2009
Haut-Médoc 3ième Cru Classé AOC

12 bottles (with wooden case) $659.99
Item No. 04599EP Call 1-800-264-8209

The Wine Advocate 94-96 Points
Wine Spectator 93-96 Points

"I don't think anyone could possibly rate this higher than the 2005, which is certainly the greatest wine made at this estate since 1982. However, this is another blockbuster, gorgeously aromatic, with notes of subtle oak interwoven with perfumed black, blue, and red fruits. Its opaque purple color, the gorgeous elegance allied to compelling intensity of flavor, and its full-bodied opulence make for the quintessential expression of this terroir. This is beauty that will be relatively approachable in 3-4 years and evolve for 20 or more years. (Tasted three times.)" Robert Parker
"Floral and precise fruit, with blackberry-skin character and mineral undertones. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a fresh, clean finish. Long and tight. Racy. Lovely texture. 60 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 25 percent Merlot and 15 percent Petit Verdot. This property is really on a roll now, delivering racy and structured reds; it gives much more freshness and character to the wine." James Suckling, Wine Spectator

Château Talbot 2009
Saint-Julien AOC 4ième Cru Classé

12 bottles (with wooden case) $679.99
Item No. 04060EP SOLD OUT

Robert Parker 92-94 Points
Wine Spectator 92-95 Points
Decanter 17/20

"This is the most impressive Talbot wine since the 1982 and 1986. It reveals an opaque plum/garnet/purple color as well as knock-out aromas of black fruits, cedar, incense, licorice, and a Provencal garrigue-like character. Substantial, sexy, and seductive, it is almost slutty in its exuberance and ostentatiousness. It was a thrill to drink this loaded St.-Julien. It should offer irresistible drinking over the next 20-25 years. " Robert Parker
"Dense purple red, good earthy blackcurrant fruit, quite spicy, broad and open, very smooth texture and enough weight for the future." Steven Spurrier, Wine Spectator

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2009
Pauillac AOC 5ième Cru Classé

6 bottles (with wooden case) $439.99
Item No. 04021EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 91-93 Points
Wine Spectator 94-97 Points
Jancis Robinson MW 17.5 Points
Decanter 18/20

"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" James Suckling, Wine Spectator
"Black red, big, smoky, almost leathery fruit, really great purity and intensity of flavour and great freshness and depth, with the tannins perfectly absorbed." Steven Spurrier, Decanter magazine
"Very firm and taut and Pauillac - less luscious than some 2009s. Very fresh and with real vigour and rigour. Lovely rich velvety stuff." Robinson MW

Château Clos Fourtet 2009
Saint-Emilion AOC Premier Grand Cru Classé

6 bottles (with wooden case) $539.99
Item No. 04061EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 95-98 Points
Wine Spectator 94-97 Points
Decanter 17.5/20

"A magical wine, it may have a hard time eclipsing the 2005, but it is another prodigious effort in its own right. The dense purple color offers up notes of white chocolate, blueberry, blackberry, crushed rock, and 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."Robert Parker
"Offers blueberry, currant, mineral and violet. Full-bodied, with big, juicy tannins and loads of fruit. Very concentrated and velvety, with a lovely texture." James Suckling, Wine Spectator

Petit Mouton 2009
Pauillac AOC (second wine of Château Mouton Rothschild)

6 bottles (with wooden case) $539.99
Item No.04058EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 90-92 Points
Wine Spectator 90-93 Points
Decanter 17.5/20

"The 2009 Le Petit Mouton, is the finest second wine they have ever made. Aromas of black currants, flowers, mocha, and earth jump from the glass of this fleshy, heady, full-bodied wine. The final blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, and the alcohol level is slightly higher than the Mouton's. It should drink well for 15+ years."Robert Parker
"Impressive aromas of mint, mineral and black fruits follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and persistent finish. Dense and well-structured." James Suckling, Wine Spectator

Château Lynch-Bages 2009
Margaux AOC 3ième Cru Classé

6 bottles (with wooden case) $659.99
Item No. 04066EP SOLD OUT

Robert Parker 94-96 Points
Wine Spectator 96-99 Points
Decanter 18/20

"The greatest Lynch Bages since the outstanding duo of 1989 and 1990. The black/purple-tinged 2009 exhibits a glorious perfume of graphite, black currants, and subtle smoke, powerful, thick, unctuously textured flavors, huge yet sweet tannins, fabulous purity, and a finish that lasts 40-45 seconds. Five to eight years of patience will be required, but this is a 30-40-year wine from this popular estate run by the affable and highly respected Cazes family. " Robert Parker
"he 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." James Suckling, Wine Spectator

La Clarence de Haut-Brion 2009
Pessac-Léognan AOC (2nd wine of Château Haut-Brion)

6 bottles (with wooden case) $829.99
Item No. 04068EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 90-93* Points
Wine Spectator 90-93 Points
Decanter 17.5/20

"The second wine, which used to be called Bahans Haut-Brion, is now Le Clarence Haut-Brion. The 2009 is a 7,000-case cuvee made of 46% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and a tiny dosage of Petit Verdot. 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 Haut-Brion. It should drink well for 20-25 years" Robert Parker
"Deep velvety purple red, rich satiny-smooth, polished plummy ripe fruits, distinctive flavours combining vigour, finesse and seductive charm. Drink 2015-25." Steven Spurrier, Decanter magazine

Château Pichon-Longueville-Baron 2009
Pauillac AOC 2ième Cru Classé

6 bottles (with wooden case) $839.99
Item No. 04601EP Call 1-800-264-8209

The Wine Advocate 93-95 Points
Wine Spectator 92-95 Points
Decanter 18.5/20

Pichon Baron is not only one of the most beautiful (and photographed) châteaux in Bordeaux — its Grand Vin is also one of the leading "super seconds', that top tier of second growth wines whose quality approaches (and occasionally surpasses) the legendary first growths, like Latour — whose vineyards border those of Pichon Baron.
"An inky/blue/purple color is followed by 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, but in this vintage it must take a back seat to some of its peers, such as Pichon Lalande, Pontet-Canet and Lynch Bages, not to mention all the first-growths. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful wine that should drink well for 30+ years." Robert Parker
"Black red, big, smoky rich and exotic nose, lots of depth, robust vineyard structure and powerful yet harmonious length, all vigorous potential." Steven Spurrier, Decanter
"Loads of currant and blackberry, with mineral and dried flowers. Full-bodied, with ultrafine, very long tannins. Really builds on the palate. A racy style, with excellent length." James Suckling, Wine Spectator

Château La Conseillante
Pomerol AOC

6 bottles (with wooden case) $1,319.99
Item No. 04069EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 95-98 Points
Wine Spectator 95-98 Points
Decanter 18.5/20

"Now that La Conseillante is making a second wine with more severe selection, think of the 2009 as a version of the 2000 on steroids. This is never going to be a blockbuster wine, because the terroir just seems to produce silky, elegant wines, but in this case, the 2009 has an extra kick and level of concentration that is unprecedented. Inky bluish purple, with an extraordinary nose of framboise, black raspberries, spring flowers, spice box, and a hint of truffle, the wine has great depth, full-bodied opulence, silky tannins, enormous power and richness, but again, a vibrancy and uplift that are just freakish in this vintage. That's one of the great hallmarks of 2009 and one that will always stand out over the next 30 years. This wine should be drinkable in 5-7 years and last 40 or more." Robert Parker
"Such wonderful clarity to this wine, with violets, black and exotic fruits. Fabulous nose. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a silky, silky finish. Such beauty. Really stunning. Class." James Suckling, Wine Spectator

Château Margaux 2009
Margaux AOC Premier Grand Cru Classé

6 bottles (with wooden case) $7,199.99
Item No. 04074EP Call 1-800-264-8209

Robert Parker 98-100 Points
Wine Spectator 96-99 Points
Decanter 20/20

" 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 an early age, yet will last for 50-100 years. Oh my!" Robert Parker
"(87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot) Fine black red, quite magical bouquet, pure quality of cashmere silkiness on the palate with a touch of fragrance from Cabernet Franc, blending softness of attack with pure density. A wine of stunning fragrance and purity, the most perfect expression imaginable of the greatest of Margaux vineyards. Drink 2016-40." Steven Spurrier, Decanter magazine

Château Latour 2009
Pauillac AOC Premier Grand Cru Classé

6 bottles (with wooden case) $8,699.99
Item No. 04071EP SOLD OUT

Robert Parker 98-100 Points
Wine Spectator 97-100 Points
Decanter 19.5/20

"The 2009 Latour has off the charts concentration ... Possibly a 100-year wine, it boasts an inky/black/purple color as well as an extraordinary perfume of super-intense blue and black fruits, graphite, and a liqueur of rocks-like minerality. Enormously full-bodied yet at the same time incredibly fresh, vibrant, and precise, it coats the mouth, and builds incrementally to skyscraper-like texture, and a whopping finish that lasts over a minute ... A monumental wine from a monumental vintage in the Médoc, this is our children's children's children's elixir." Robert Parker
"This is incredibly floral on the nose, with violet and lilac as well as dark and ripe raspberry and blueberry. Full-bodied, with a dense and incredibly rich palate yet held back and in reserve. Such precision and beauty. It lasts for minutes on the palate. This reminds me of the 1990, but better made and better raised. It is really the style of Latour, where the tannins grab you at the end. This will most likely be a perfect wine." James Suckling, Wine Spectator