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Domaine De L’a Castillon Cotes De Bordeaux 2009 750ml
Case of 6
OUT OF STOCKPre-arrival
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SKU 947352
$283.50/case
$47.25/bottle
Tariffs included
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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.
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Ripe but very well-focused, with a lovely singed vanilla bean note guiding the delicious plum sauce, blackberry and cassis fruit. The long, pure, polished finish shows nicely buried minerality. Drink now through 2020. 2,500 cases made.
JS92pts
James Suckling
A wine with juicy fruity and hints of fresh mushrooms. Medium-to-full body, with velvety tannins and a succulent finish. Better in 2015.
WA91pts
Wine Advocate
This opulent 2009 from the up-and-coming appellation of Cotes de Castillon (a treasure-trove of values east of St.-Emilion) is the home property of the well-known winemaking consultant, Stephane Derenoncourt. Dominated by its Merlot component (70%), it offers up notes of mocha, roasted coffee, sweet kirsch, black currants and hints of wood smoke as well as caramels. Pure and plump with silky tannins, impressive concentration and good balance, this hedonistic 2009 should drink well for a decade.
VM91pts
Vinous Media
The 2009 Domaine de l’A, the last vintage blended with Cabernet Sauvignon (5%), has a refined and detailed bouquet that is impressive given how much ripeness and concentration the growing season bestowed. I appreciate the purity of the fruit here, with sensual blueberry and blackberry fruit tinged with violet. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannin, moderate acidity with a sweet core of black and blue fruit, offset by a dash of allspice and black pepper towards the finish. This is a very well crafted wine from Stéphane Derenoncourt. Tasted at Berry Brothers & Rudd vertical with Stéphane Derenoncourt.
