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BORDEAUX FUTURES 2009
This is a magical vintage! "
First and most importantly, for some Medocs and Graves, 2009 may turn out to be the finest vintage
I have tasted in 32 years of covering Bordeaux. From top to bottom, 2009 is not as consistent as 2005,
but the peaks of quality in 2009 may turn out to be historic. In broad, rather simplistic terms, 2009
is at its greatest in the Medoc and Graves, where it can often eclipse 2005 and 2000. St.-Emilion is less
predictable, as 2005 remains the vintage of reference for this appellation. Pomerol follows a similar pattern
to St.-Emilion. Some profound wines have been made, but overall, 2009 may just barely edge out 2008, and in the
long term play runner-up to 2005 in both Pomerol and St.-Emilion. Yet, as the specific tasting notes clearly
indicate, there are always exceptions to these broad generalities… 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!
ROBERT PARKER
June 16, 2010 Release
June 15, 2010 Release
June 14, 2010 Release
June 8, 2010 Release
June 7, 2010 Release
June 4, 2010 Release
June 3, 2010 Release
June 2, 2010 Release
June 1, 2010 Release
May 31 2010 Release
May 25, 2010 Release
Sauternes - May 25, 2010 Release
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