. BORDEAUX BEAT 2009 BORDEAUX RETROSPECTIVE Remember 2009? Looking back, it was a year filled some remarkable events – Bitcoin was launched as the first cryptocurrency, “Miracle on the Hudson” pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger safely landed a disabled airliner on a NYC river and the iPhone 3 along with Windows 7 were released – but perhaps more memorable for wine lovers and collectors, the Wine Spectator declared the 2009 Bordeaux vintage “the best in years” rivalling the legendary 1961, while critic Robert Parker Jr. declared it “unquestionably the greatest Bordeaux vintage I have ever tasted,” awarding no less than 18 wines with 100 pt. scores. Now entering their second decade of maturity, these top rated 2009 Bordeaux blends offer the “satisfying longevity” that is the litmus test of greatness according to Neal Martin of Vinous, drinking beautifully today and promising decades more of evolution and now available with the bonus of over 10 years of pristine cellaring at exceptional value pricing while they last. Described as “a textbook growing season” by the Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss, 2009 began warm and dry with early flowering and a healthy, uniform crop set, followed by a perfect balance of sun and rain for optimal ripening and finishing with dry, sunny Fall weather that was perfect for harvesting. Recalling their “seductive intensity of fruit and the luscious textures” upon release, Neal Martin points out the remarkable evolution of the 2009’s over the last decade, declaring “I love the 2009 Bordeaux vintage” calling it “a smorgasbord of gorgeous wines” that “fulfill the promise heaped upon them at birth.” Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson recently described 2009 as “a brilliant vintage which will be going strong in 20, 30, 40 years,” confirming the renowned Bordeaux expert’s instinct “to trust terroir will come through in the end.” Describing 2009 as “one of the greats” ten years on, Jeb Dunnuck declared “I’m happy to report that the wines deliver the goods,” already offering “serious pleasure,” with the top rated blends from even the smaller appellations promising long lives ahead, “proving you don’t have to break the bank to have a classic, age-worthy Bordeaux.” Remaining “one of the most exciting vintages of the 21st century” according to James Suckling, these top scoring selections from the legendary 2009 vintage “deliver enjoyment in spades” according to Neal Martin, many ranging from smaller appellation to First Growths priced well below their release price and promising “a long way to go,” according to Jane Anson. From a triumphant, terroir-reflective vintage of classic Bordeaux complexity that will continue to evolve over time, collectors and Bordeaux lovers know to act quickly to take advantage of these great deals and secure their stash of these top scoring 2009 Bordeaux before they're gone. FEATURED WINES 98 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Mar 2019) 2009 CHATEAU SUDUIRAUT EX-CHATEAU 2022 750ML (OWC‑6) Pale gold in color, the 2009 Suduiraut slowly, seductively unfurls to reveal provocative notions of dried pineapple, quince paste, chamomile tea and almond croissant with touches of honeycomb and allspice.... 98 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Mar 2019) Compare at: $85.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $74.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CLOS DU MARQUIS 750ML (OWC‑6) Rich yet firmly structured this is a very classic St.-Julien that's generous and polished with so much energy driving the long plush finish. Delicious now, but should hold for many years. (Horizontal Tasting,... 95 points, James Suckling (Mar 2019) Compare at: $99.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $89.88 Pre-order ETA: October 2023. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 LARCIS DUCASSE 750ML Showing better than a previous bottle, the 2009 Larcis Ducasse is just now starting to come into its own, offering terrific, full-bodied aromas and flavors of blackcurrants, licorice, espresso, and leafy... 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2018) Compare at: $139.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $129.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU CLOS DE SARPE 750ML (OWC‑6) The 2009 Clos de Sarpe is deep garnet colored with a drop-dead gorgeous nose of crème de cassis, blackberry pie and black plum preserves with hints of hoisin, espresso, exotic spices, licorice and fruitcake.... 96 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (May 2018) Compare at: $139.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $129.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 MALESCOT ST. EXUPERY 750ML (OWC‑12) A wine, with intense spice and berry character, with hints of sweet tobacco. It changes all the time from flowers to fruit and wet earth. Full-bodied, with super fine tannins and ripe fruit. It's long... 98 points, James Suckling (Dec 2012) Compare at: $149.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $139.88 Pre-order ETA: October 2023. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU LATOUR MARTILLAC ROUGE 1.5L (OWC‑6) Gorgeous nose of warm stones and dark fruits. Full body with a solid core of fruit and chewy tannins, and a long and intense finish. Best ever. Best after 2016. 94 points, James Suckling (Aug 2012) Compare at: $159.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $149.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU LYNCH-BAGES EX-CHATEAU 2022 375ML (OWC‑12) Powerful, rich, tannins that are chewy and physical in the mouth. Liquourice bud, turmeric root, cloves, rose stems, with tight blackcurrant and softer blackberry fruits. The muscular structure of the... 98 points, Jane Anson (Apr 2022) Compare at: $139.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $129.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU LYNCH-BAGES 750ML (OWC‑6) Powerful, rich, tannins that are chewy and physical in the mouth. Liquourice bud, turmeric root, cloves, rose stems, with tight blackcurrant and softer blackberry fruits. The muscular structure of the... 98 points, Jane Anson (Apr 2022) Compare at: $259.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $239.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU PAVIE DECESSE 750ML Gorgeous aromas of ceps and dark fruits with lots of forest fruit too. Love the nose of forest fruits. Incredibly deep. Full-bodied, with super chewy tannins. Powerful and rich with hints of wood. This... 99 points, James Suckling (Apr 2012) Compare at: $259.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $239.88 Pre-order ETA: December 2023. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 750ML (OWC‑12) A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot but without any Cabernet Franc, the 2009 Pichon Lalande has a deep garnet-brick color. It charges out with vibrant notions of crème de... 97+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Nov 2022) Compare at: $279.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $259.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE ROUGE 750ML (OWC‑6) The finest wine ever made by proprietors Daniel and Florence Cathiard, the 2009 Smith-Haut-Lafitte exhibits an opaque blue/purple color in addition to a glorious nose of acacia flowers, licorice, charcoal,... 100 points, Robert M. Parker, Jr., Wine Advocate (Issue # 199 - Dec 2011) Reg: $299.88 E-Code "ESAVE": $269.88 Pre-order ETA: December 2023. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU PONTET-CANET 750ML (OWC‑12) Deep garnet in color, the 2009 Pontet-Canet slips sensuously from the glass with opulent scents of crème de cassis, baked plums and Black Forest cake plus suggestions of Chinese five spice, potpourri,... 100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (May 2020) Compare at: $329.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $279.88 Pre-order ETA: December 2023. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE 750ML (OWC‑12) The greatest wine I’ve ever tasted from this address is the 2009 Léoville Poyferré, which is a step up over both the 2000 and the 2010. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and... 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2018) Compare at: $349.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $299.88 Pre-order ETA: December 2023. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU LEOVILLE POYFERRE EX-CHATEAU 2021 1.5L (OWC‑6) The greatest wine I’ve ever tasted from this address is the 2009 Léoville Poyferré, which is a step up over both the 2000 and the 2010. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and... 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2018) Reg: $649.89 E-Code "ESAVE": $649.88 Pre-order ETA: December 2023. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU CLOS FOURTET 750ML (OWC‑6) After tasting it three times from bottle, I am convinced this prodigious wine is one of the greatest young Bordeaux I have ever tasted. Inky blue/purple with notes of camphor, forest floor, blackberry,... 100 points, Robert M. Parker, Jr., Wine Advocate (Issue # 199 - Dec 2011) Compare at: $399.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $349.88 Pre-order ETA: December 2023. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 COS D'ESTOURNEL 750ML (OWC‑12) Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Cos d'Estournel features a myriad of wonderfully intense notes, including blackcurrant pastilles, redcurrant jelly, kirsch and blueberry compote with hints of rose hip tea,... 100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Mar 2019) Reg: $379.88 E-Code "ESAVE": $369.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 LEOVILLE LAS CASES 750ML (OWC‑12) Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Léoville Las Cases rocks up with a drop-dead gorgeous nose of baked blackberries, warm plums and crème de cassis with suggestions of violets, rose hip tea, dark... 99 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Issue # Interim - Mar 2019) Compare at: $399.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $369.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 750ML (OWC‑12) The 2009 Ducru-Beaucaillou is pure perfection and a much more sexy, opulent wine compared to the 2010. Crème de cassis, licorice, spice-box, lead pencil shavings and dried flower notes all – literally... 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Nov 2017) Compare at: $449.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $399.88 Pre-order ETA: December 2023. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU ANGELUS 750ML Along with the 2005, the 2009 is the greatest Angelus I've tasted and is a perfect wine in every way. Based on 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc raised in (I believe) 100% new oak, its still youthful ruby/purple... 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Nov 2020) Compare at: $599.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $569.88 Pre-order ETA: December 2023. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU HAUT-BRION 750ML (OWC‑6) The 2009 Haut-Brion is deep garnet colored and slightly closed and shy to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal sensuous notions of warm blackberries, plum preserves, mulberries and blackcurrant cordial with... 100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Mar 2019) Compare at: $1,099.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $999.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU MARGAUX 750ML (OWC‑6) The nose is out of this world, with lilacs, currants, blackberries, and blueberries. Full-bodied, with super silky tannins and savory fruit and amazing flavors of fine leather, blueberries, and sandalwood.... 100 points, James Suckling (Mar 2012) Compare at: $1,099.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $999.88 Pre-order ETA: January 2024. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU HAUT-BRION EX-CHATEAU 2022 1.5L (OWC‑3) The 2009 Haut-Brion is deep garnet colored and slightly closed and shy to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal sensuous notions of warm blackberries, plum preserves, mulberries and blackcurrant cordial with... 100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Mar 2019) Compare at: $2,699.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $2,399.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC EX-CHATEAU 2022 750ML (OWC‑3) Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Cheval Blanc offers up profound notions of baked blueberries, blackberry compote and crème de cassis with suggestions of chocolate mint, new leather and cloves plus a waft... 100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Mar 2019) Compare at: $1,199.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $1,094.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU LATOUR 750ML (OWC‑6) Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Latour is unashamedly youthful with bold blackcurrants, black cherries and warm plums notes plus nuances of cedar chest, aniseed, beef drippings, truffles and tapenade with... 100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Mar 2019) Compare at: $1,499.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $1,399.88 Pre-order ETA: January 2024. Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. 2009 CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1.5L (OWC‑1) Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Mouton Rothschild gives up bold earthy notions of underbrush, tilled soil and fungi over a core of crème de cassis, plum preserves and Indian spices with a waft of camphor.... 99 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Issue # Interim - Mar 2019) Compare at: $2,199.99 E-Code "ESAVE": $1,999.88 Expires Monday, October 16, 2023. Manage my Orders   Follow on Twitter   Like on Facebook Copyright © 2023 B-21 Wine Company, All rights reserved.