2009 Release September 29, 2012 - BC Liquor Stores

Château larcis Ducasse, St Émilion
“A complex set of aromas ranging from coffee to forest floor,
herbs, licorice, blackberries, cassis and cherries all seem to jump
from the glass, and then are joined by a hint of charcoal as well
camphor. This is an impressive, full-bodied, dense, concentrated
wine that is more up-front and approachable than the 2005 was
at a similar stage, but it is remarkably expressive, full-bodied,
dense and capable of lasting 20-25 years.”
96 pts, Wine Advocate
131037 $128.00
Château larrivet Haut brion, Pessac léognan
“A sensational wine from this Pessac-Leognan estate, the 2009
possesses notes of charcoal, graphite, roasted herbs, truffles, spice
box, and luxurious quantities of black currant and black cherry
fruit. Full-bodied, impressively endowed. and well under the
radar for most consumers, this outstanding wine is a sleeper of
the vintage and well worth buying.”
91 pts, Wine Advocate
163808 $58.00
Château lascombes, Margaux
“The 2009, which is inky blue/purple to the rim, is a final blend
of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot at
14% natural alcohol. The wine has a beautiful blueberry-scented
nose with hints of acacia flowers, licorice, graphite and some
subtle charcoal and background oak. Clearly a modern style of
Margaux, it is pure, seamless, full-bodied and opulent, and the
high glycerin and silky texture of 2009 are brilliantly displayed
in this wine.”
94 pts, Wine Advocate
120196 $199.00
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Bordeaux 2009