2009 Release September 29, 2012 - BC Liquor Stores

Château troplong Mondot, St Émilion
“It boasts an inky/purple color along with a gorgeous bouquet
of mocha, chocolate, blackberry and cassis fruit, an unctuous
texture, a full-bodied, viscous mouthfeel and a skyscraperlike,
multilayered finish. This spectacular wine is nearly
overwhelming in its richness, thickness and intensity.”
99 pts, Wine Advocate
148122 $350.00
Château trotanoy, Pomerol
“An absolutely prodigious wine, the dense purple 2009 Trotanoy
exudes extraordinary notes of minerals, forest floor, sweet
black currants and black cherry jam along with floral notes
and graphite. Very full-bodied, with silky tannins, fabulous
opulence and palate presence, this terrific wine should be at its
best in 7-10 years and last for 20 or more. Think of it as a more
concentrated, “bigger” version of the extraordinary 1998. For
the first time at Trotanoy, 500 cases of a second wine were
produced from 100% Merlot from a parcel that is often excluded
from the final blend.”
98+ pts, Wine Advocate
150839 $500.00
Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol
“The 2009’s nearly 14% natural alcohol, exquisite ripeness, and
incredible complex bouquet of Asian spices, fruitcake, licorice,
smoke, blackberries and black currants are to die for. A blend
of 84% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and
Cabernet Sauvignon, it possesses a viscous texture as well as
a freshness and vibrancy that are remarkable given the wine’s
weight, richness and potential massiveness. This extraordinary
effort is one of the finest Vieux Château Certans made over the
last sixty years.”
99 pts, Wine Advocate
145763 $500.00
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