贴点DECANTER的Steven Spurrier对五大酒庄2009年份期酒的点评:
Tasting notes by Steven Spurrier/DECANTER
Chateau Haut-Brion, 1er Cru Classe Graves, Pessac-Leognan 2009
Black red, satiny smooth expression of pure fruit, rich and velvety texture with firm tannins that show up after the concentrated fragrance of pure vineyard fruit, beautiful structure and almost massive for Haut-Brion, but this robustness will assure a great and fascinating future. Drink 2016-45. (19.5 points)
Chateau Latour, 1er Cru Classe, Pauillac 2009
Black red, huge concentration of black fruits and great purity, wonderfully fragrant nose with wild violets and lifted freshness, great length and perfect texture, totally Latour and all the fruit and vineyard will come out over the years. Drink 2018-45 (19.5 points)
Chateau Margaux, 1er Cru Classe, Margaux 2009
Fine black red, quite magical bouquet, pure quality of cashmere silkiness on the palate with a touch of fragrance from Cabernet Franc, blending softness of attack with pure density. A wine of stunning fragrance and purity, the most perfect expression imaginable of the greatest of Margaux vineyards. Drink 2016-40. (20 points)
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1er Cru Classe, Pauillac 2009
Black purple red, elegant concentration of pure Lafite Cabernets, wild violets, succulent yet restrained fruit, both fleshy and firm, superb middle palate, not massively structured but like a Gothic cathedral: austere on the outside and soaring to great heights in the inside. Drink 2018-50. (19.5 points)
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1er Cru Classe, Pauillac 2009
Black red, concentrated black fruits, rich satiny/velvety yet firm texture, rich, plummy, spicy, an explosion of aromas and flavours, surrounded and controlled by superb tannins, a sensually expressive wine. Drink 2016-40. (19 points)