Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Chateau Beausejour Duffau Lagarrosse |
Millésime | 2009 |
Pays | France |
Région | Bordeaux, St. Emilion |
Raisin | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Consommable | -2040 |
Stock | 0 |
This big wine (nearly 15% natural alcohol) is a blend of 77% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon. It boasts an opaque blue/purple color along with a gorgeous bouquet of charcoal, incense, truffles, blackberry jam, black currants, raspberries and flowers. While enormous in the mouth, the limestone soils in which the grapes are grown give the wine good freshness as well as laser-like clarity and precision. Amazing to taste, this massive, super-concentrated powerhouse comes across as ethereal and almost feminine despite its extravagant fruit, density and richness. It is a modern day legend for sure!
Focused power. This muscular red shows drive, yet remains graceful, with fresh plum and currant flavors, backed by mineral, tar and floral notes. The dense texture stays fresh through the sweet, spicy finish.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.