2009 Release September 29, 2012 - BC Liquor Stores

Château Haut bages libéral, Pauillac
“Probably the finest Haut-Bages Libéral since the 1982, this
beautifully rich wine has an inky purple color, a big, sweet kiss
of crème de cassis, incense, some background spicy oak and
forest floor. Its gorgeous fruit, full-bodied opulence, impressive
purity, expansive texture and broad, savory finish make for a
terrific wine to drink over the next 25+ years.”
92 pts, Wine Advocate
150607 $80.00
Château Haut bailly, Pessac léognan
“A dense ruby/purple-tinged color offers up notes of forest floor,
subtle wood smoke, mulberries, black cherries, cassis and a hint
of lead pencil shavings. There is even a floral component lurking
in the intricate aromatic profile. The wine is medium to fullbodied
with wonderful intensity that builds incrèmentally and
has a long, silky, luscious finish.”
98+ pts, Wine Advocate
150599 | 155382 $259.00
Château Haut batailley, Pauillac
“A taut, sinewy style, with lots of roasted cedar, espresso and
steeped black currant notes. Stays tangy through the finish, with
an iron edge hanging on. There’s enough purity and length to
wait this out for a bit. Best from 2014 through 2024.”
90 pts, Wine Spectator
155200 $65.00
Château Haut bergey, Pessac léognan
“The opaque ruby/purple-colored 2009 reveals notes of scorched
earth/burning embers/charcoal, black currants, ripe cherries
and lead pencil shavings. Full-bodied and pure with sweet
tannin, this is an under-the-radar, high quality claret to drink
over the next 20-25 years.”
94 pts, Wine Advocate
117721 $70.00
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Bordeaux 2009