2009 Reignac (750ml) (FUTURE ARRIVAL)

WINE IS DUE TO ARRIVE IN 2012

Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateau Reignac
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Appellation: Bordeaux Superieur
Producer: Chateau Reignac
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
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Tasting note: One of the strongest Reignacs from proprietor Yves Vatelot, in 2009 this over-achieving estate has turned out a modern-styled Bordeaux with a viscous texture and notes of coffee bean, black currants, earth and vanillin in a delicious, front end-loaded, yet surprisingly deep, textured, full-bodied wine. It should drink nicely for 5-6 years, possibly even longer, although I am always skeptical of a generic Bordeaux that lasts much longer than a decade.  (90pts. RP, Wine Advocate)

Tasted: Feb 2012
Score: 90
Drink: 2012-2018

Tasting note: Direct, with toasted vanilla framing a core of blackberry, cherry preserve and dark plum fruit. Vanilla edge lingers through the medium-weight finish. Drink now through 2013. (87pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: 2012
Score: 87
Drink: Through 2013