There is no question that 2009 is going to be one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of our lifetimes. Parker, Tanzer, La Revue du Vin de France, Wine Spectator - they all agree.

This week's offer is for two over-achievers that are a very good value - both are under $25 per bottle. Both were big sellers in 2005 and these are just as good (maybe better) and will be enjoyable earlier.

There are only 6 cases available of each wine.

CHÂTEAU MOULIN HAUT LAROQUE Fronsac 2009 Score: 90-92 $288 ($24 per bottle) per 12 bottle case
"With lots of minerality as well as a dense black raspberry and black currant-scented nose with foresty floor notes in the background, this opaque purple-colored 2009 possesses plenty of tannin, but it is ripe and silky. Full-bodied and rich, it is capable of lasting two decades or more. Moulin-Haut-Laroque, one of Bordeaux's perennial over-achievers, has again proved its merit. (Tasted once.)" - Robert Parker

CHÂTEAU BERNADOTTE Haut Medoc 2009 Parker's Score: 90-92* $228 ($24) per 12 bottle case. This is owned by the famous Pauillac Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and gets the same high investment treatment. "They were attracted by the quality of the soil made up of a very fine plateau of gravel on clay, by its position close to Pauillac and by its proximity to prestigious classified growths."
" The finest La Bernadotte made to date, this 2009 is an undeniable sleeper of the vintage. Composed of 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, it reveals a dense purple color along with a big, sweet kiss of black cherries, black currants, charcoal, and spice. With layers of fruit, decent acidity, freshness, and precision, and an opulent, fleshy, succulent style, it should drink easily for a decade or more. (Tasted once.)" - Robert Parker

Here is what the press says about 2009:

"...virtually everyone agreed that '09 will go down in history as the greatest Bordeaux vintage of all time." Whoa! -Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

"The reasons for such high praise? A seemingly endless line-up of remarkably concentrated yet balanced wines, and the possibility that more properties than ever before have made what may end up being their best wine of all time. There are also rich pickings in the value-for-money appellations of Castillon, Francs and Fronsac." -Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

"A lot of people make comparisons to 1982, which I have to agree with to some extent but, honestly, I think they are better." James Suckling Wine Spectator

There you have it. Consensus on the quality of the 2009s.

Cynthia Hurley

Ordering is easy: Hit "Reply" and indicate your desired quantity. Please pay at the time of your reservation, or, if you prefer, pay 50% to confirm your reservation and 50% October 1st.

The Details:

These are "Futures Offers". That is, you get a much lower price - and for the best wines; access before they are sold out. You need to pay for your wines to confirm your order.

If you want you can choose to pay 50% now and 50% on October 1st.