2009 Branon (750ml OWC) (FUTURE ARRIVAL)

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WINE IS DUE TO ARRIVE IN 2011-13

Vintage: 2009
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Branon
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Appellation: Pessac-Leognan
Producer: Chateau Branon
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Graves
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Tasting note: Having just had the 2000 Branon, which performed unbelievably well, this is definitely a wine for connoisseurs to seek out. The problem is that just under 500 cases were made, all from relatively old vines planted in the early sixties. This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc is from a parcel of the Branon vineyard sandwiched between Haut-Bailly and Malartic Lagraviere in the heart of Leognan. The 2009 reveals smoky, earthy, barbecue notes intermixed with creme de cassis, blackberry liqueur, charcoal, and graphite. This hugely concentrated, intense, dense, full-bodied powerhouse possesses silky tannins, plenty of glycerin, an over the top, extravagantly rich mouthfeel, and a finish that lasts nearly 60 seconds. A potential legend in the making, this wine should drink well for 30+ years. (Tasted once.) (96-98pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Apr. 2010

Tasting note: Rated 92 in 2010-03 from barrel at the estate Showing a lovely, intense and dark color, this wine offers a powerful, aromatic and spicy nose marked by black fruits like the great wines from the Medoc in this vintage. Lovely on entry, this wine performs pulpy and melting and displays a very fruity taste on the palate. It develops over a fine touch, with taste, coated tannins and a general sensation of noble character as well as a beautiful and sappy finish made of fine grained tannins. A blend of 50 % merlot and 50 % cabernet franc. (91-92 pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: Mar. 2010
Score: 91-92pts.

Tasting note: Love the nose on this, with blackberry, licorice and stone. Full-bodied, with supersilky and ultrafine tannins. This wine goes on and on. (92-95pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: 2010
Score: 92-95