×
Case only
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $118.14
Case only
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $179.94
Muscular and dense with a velvety and layered mouthfeel. Full-bodied, round and beautiful. Juicy. Currant and...
WA
93
JS
93
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $669.95
Of course, the wine to buy in order to get a look at the Lafite Rothschild style and personality is their second...
WA
93
WS
92
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $943.19
Of course, the wine to buy in order to get a look at the Lafite Rothschild style and personality is their second...
WA
93
WS
92
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $1456.60
Along with the 2005, the 2009 is the greatest Angelus I've tasted and is a perfect wine in every way. Based on 60%...
JD
100
WA
99
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $1459.10
Along with the 2005, the 2009 is the greatest Angelus I've tasted and is a perfect wine in every way. Based on 60%...
JD
100
WA
99
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $270.95
Polished in feel, with alluring notes of cassis, cherry preserves and raspberry cream that impart a decidedly...
WS
93
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $434.65
A wine that expresses the sun-drenched and opulent character of the vintage, and yet Merlot does not play a leading...
DC
96
WA
96
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $107.32
Beautiful blueberry, black raspberry and cassis fruit as well as incense and graphite jump from the glass of this...
WA
90
WS
90
Sale
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $3162.19 $3364.03
A profoundly generous wine with coffee grounds and patisserie notes revealing grilled oak that's subtle but extremely...
DC
100
WA
100
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $102.12
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $874.41
Probably one of my most consistent 100 pointers, I've been lucky enough to taste through close to a case of this...
JD
100
DC
98
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $193.92
Loads of sweet tobacco and berry character, with hints of chocolate on the nose. Full body, with meat and earth....
JS
93
WE
92
Sale
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $2359.95 $2409.19
Extravagant and exotic, but still lively, this is a super-concentrated and elegant wine that's already breathtaking,...
WA
100
JS
100
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $2329.05
Extravagant and exotic, but still lively, this is a super-concentrated and elegant wine that's already breathtaking,...
WA
100
JS
100
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $569.05
Deep ruby/purple-colored, with loads of red currants, smoked meats, dried flowers, Asian spices and hints of...
JD
100
DC
98
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $1918.54
The deep garnet colored 2009 La Mission Haut-Brion absolutely sings of warm red and black currants, chocolate-covered...
WA
100
DC
97
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle: $2621.63
This is what the Medoc is all about. The freshness and delicacy of this wine in combination with its serious...
JS
100
DC
98
Sale
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle: $3364.95 $3422.88
An incredible wine in every way, the 2009 Château Latour displays the ripe, sexy style of the vintage while still...
WA
100
JS
100
Case only
Long-term Pre-Arrival
Red
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
Bottle: $110.95

Pinot Noir Red Bordeaux 2009 France 1.5Ltr

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act – the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.