Lafite Rothschild 2009 (1.5L)

99+ Points, Robert Parker, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "It is unquestionably another profound Lafite, their greatest wine since the amazing 2003. Among the most powerful Lafites ever made, the final blend was 82.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot. It is phenomenally concentrated with softer tannins than the 2005, the 2003's voluptuous, broad, juicy personality, and low acidity. There are several vintages that I thought were a replay of their colossal 1959, most notably 1982 and 2003, but 2009 is also one to keep an eye on. It is still extremely youthful and seems slightly more backward than I would have guessed based on the barrel tastings, but it needs 10-15 years of bottle age, and should last for 50+." 12/11

100 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: "This is what the Medoc is all about. The freshness and delicacy of this wine in combination with its serious concentration and firm core are totally stunning. Time has already worked its magic and this is already delicious, but has decades in front of it. Drink or hold." 02/19

98 Points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator: "This is stunning for its ability to take massively endowed fig, currant paste and crushed plum fruit flavors and harness them with ultrasuave freshly roasted espresso, black tea and ganache notes. A seductive style, long and velvety, with the dense core of black fruit and smoldering iron just waiting and waiting. Best from 2020 through 2040." 03/21