2009 Bordeaux In Stock!
"...2009 is the greatest vintage I have tasted in Bordeaux since 1982, of which it is a modern-day version, but greatly improved. It is more consistent..."
~Robert M. Parker Jr.
"The 2009 vintage is the greatest modern vintage of our time for Bordeaux. Believe in the hype."
~James Suckling
"A consistently outstanding set of wines"
~Stephen Tanzer
Empire Wine is pleased to present these highlights from our ever growing inventory of highly rated wines from Bordeaux's incredible 2009 vintage. As always, we're dedicated to bringing fine wines to our customers at the most affordable prices around.
Stay tuned, more values from this stunning vintage are arriving soon!
Clos Les Lunelles Cotes de Castillon 2009
Robert Parker 93 "This is a gorgeous effort, made from a blend of 80% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Cropped at 22
Chateau Tour de Bessan Margaux 2009
Wine Spectator 91-94 "Blueberry and floral aromas follow through to a full body, with superfine tannins and a long, flavorful finish. But very refined and subtle.
Chateau Fonbadet Pauillac 2009
Wine Enthusiast 93 "Barrel sample. A rounded wine, its tannins submerged into the ripe fruits. It feels soft, and there is just a bite of alcohol.
Chateau de Come St. Estephe 2009
Wine Enthusiast 90 "A wine that brings together juicy fruit with firm, dark tannins. It has weight and some concentration, its acidity showing strongly through the
Chateau La Fleur Peyrabon Pauillac 2009
James Suckling 94 "A flavorful and rich wine with blueberries, spice and floral character. Full and long. Lots going on here. A beauty. Better in 2016."
JL Thunevin 'Mauvais Garcon' (Bad Boy) Bordeaux 2009
James Suckling 93 "Deep and rich, with dark chocolate, blueberries and spices. Full body, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Very polished and sexy.
Chateau Gloria St. Julien 2009
Neal Martin 95 "This may well be the finest Gloria ever made. I love the purity and mineralite on the nose of this Gloria: so expressive
Chateau Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estephe 2009
James Suckling 93 "Best wine ever from here, with layers of ripe fruit, spices and milk chocolate character. Full and long. Velvety. Gorgeous. Best after 2018." Wine
Chateau Paloumey Haut Medoc 2009
Wine Enthusiast 92 "With a blend that is half Cabernet Sauvignon, half Merlot, this is as rich as the year. The weight of fruit is borne
Chateau Roc Cotes de Castillon 2009
Wine Spectator 91-94 "Barrel Tasting. Sweet fruit, with loads of subtle raspberry and blueberry. Full and silky. Excellent finish. Wow."
Chateau Lilian Ladouys St. Estephe 2009
James Suckling 93 "Best wine ever from here, with layers of ripe fruit, spices and milk chocolate character. Full and long. Velvety. Gorgeous. Best after 2018." Wine
Chateau Thieuley Bordeaux 2009
Neal Martin 88-90 "Tasted at a negociant. This has a very ripe blackberry and Doris plum-scented nose that flirts with sur-maturite, yet it calms down in
Chateau Haut-Bellevue Medoc 2009
Wine Advocate 90 "Tasted at the Cru Bourgeois 2009 tasting in London. The Haut-Bellevue 2009 has a very ripe, marmalade-tinged bouquet with floral notes developing in
Chateau Clerc Milon Pauillac 2009
James Suckling 95 "What an amazing nose of lead pencil shavings and dark fruits. Stunning. Full bodied, with super silky tannins and an amazing depth of
Chateau Meyney St. Estephe 2009
James Suckling 93 "Green olives, spices and currants on the nose. Full body, with velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Lovely layers of ripe tannins and
Chateau Senejac Haut Medoc 2009
Robert Parker 93 "This is a major sleeper of the vintage and the finest Senejac I have tasted. The team from Pontet Canet, who have done
Chateau Tauzinat L'Hermitage St. Emilion Grand Cru 2009
Wine Spectator 90-93 "So perfumed and pretty on the nose, with flowers and sweet berry. Full-bodied, with a silky texture, fine tannins and a balance of
Chateau Le Thil 'Comte Clary' Rouge 2009
Wine Spectator 92 "This is quite ripe, with a big core of linzer torte, cassis and blackberry fruit, but well-supported by graphite and melted licorice notes.
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