d'Armailhac 2009 (750ML)

92 Points, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate: "The finest d'Armailhac I have tasted to date, the 2009 is largely Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) blended with a big wallop of Merlot (25%) and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Its dense purple color is followed by a big, sweet kiss of asphalt, black currants, mocha, barbecue smoke, cedar and spice. This medium to full-bodied, well-made, impressively endowed Pauillac should drink well for 20+ years." 12/11

93 Points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com: "Wonderful aromas of blackberries, blueberries and bramble berries. Full-bodied, with ripe tannins and wonderful fruit. There is really a gourmand style to it. So delicious. Fruity and velvety. So much flavor. Why wait? But will improve for years." 3/12

92 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "This has density, structure and drive, offering seriously dark baker's chocolate, plum, currant and fig flavors all wound up tightly by singed cedar, tar and dark tapenade notes, with a tight, mineral-driven finish. Needs a little time to unwind. Best from 2013 through 2023." 3/12

93 Points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast: "Deliciously fruity, with chocolate notes and acidity. The wine has dense but soft tannins that merge seamlessly into the black fruits. It is ripe, sweet, densely juicy." 2/12

92 Points, Decanter: " Lush, heady cassis and plum nose - exuberantly fruity. Fine lift and a lovely impression of lush fruit on the palate. A very fine, elegant Pauillac with a long life. This has real grandeur as well as depth of fruit and is built to last. Judges: Steven Brook, Alun Griffiths MW and Steven Spurrier. "