Robert Parker revises his 2009 Bordeaux rankings
Grands Crus Bordeaux 2009 Tastings: Robert Parker is amazed
Robert Parker revisits his ranking of Bordeaux 2009 and announces that in over 35 years of career, he has never tasted so many Châteaux deserving of an absolute rating. It's a real coup. canon in the world of wine. The famous American critic has just finished re-tasting the Grands Crus of Bordeaux from the 2009 vintage and has decided to considerably increase the already very high scores of this vintage.
Indeed, for the first time, 18 castles will share the ultimate score of 100 points. and 10 Châteaux was awarded a score of 99. This is unprecedented: it is a absolute recordThe appellations concerned are Pauillac, St. Julien, Pessac-Léognan, St. Estèphe, Pomerol, and St. Émilion. More significant facts also exist on their own. Latour And Haut-Brion They achieve a score of 100 within the closed category of 1st Grands Crus. Several 2nd Grands Crus Classés, already presented in Hong Kong in November 2011, receive the highest score. Under these conditions, all events in Bordeaux in 2009 will be subject toa price increaseThe already very high prices of this extraordinary vintage are subject to a further increase. This makes it the most expensive vintage on sale. We decided to promote this great vintage several months ago and thank those who placed their trust in us. For our part, we now suggest that focus purchases on the 2010 vintage, which for us surpasses the 2009 and of focus on the less expensive wines of this exceptional vintage.
THE Wine Advocate will publish the rest of Mr. Parker's tasting report today and the Bordeaux wine scene is eagerly awaiting the new classification. As a reminder, the The 2009 vintage is a vintage marked by sunshineIn this respect, it is reminiscent of the 1982 vintage. Very alcoholic, it has a very high concentration and gives way to tannins of exceptional quality: the harvest produced grapes of perfect phenolic maturity and of exceptional health. The wines are "sexy", rich and generous.
Congratulations to the 18 castles, rated 100:
Beausejour Duffau-Lagreosse
Bellevue Mondotte
Clinet
Clos Fourtet
Cos d'Estournel
Ducru Beaucaillou
The Gospel
Haut Brion
Latour
Leoville Poyferre
The Haut Brion Mission
The Mondotte
Montrose
Pavia
Petrus
The Pine
Pontet Canet
Smith Haut Lafitte Red
Here are also the 10 Castles that received 99 Points:
Angelus
The Dome
The Church Clinet
Hosanna
Lafite Rothschild
Lafleur
Margaux
Mouton Rothschild
Troplong Mondot
Old Certan Castle