En Primeurs

Good afternoon.  In light of the 2009 pricing (circa £500 a bottle) and its availability, I have managed to secure a small parcel of the Parker 100 pointer from the 2001 vintage.

If you would like to secure some of this stock please do not hesitate to contact me as soon as possible.

12 x 75cl or 6 x 75cl @ £428.50 per bottle (net)

And 

12 x 37.5cl  @ £219.00 per half (net)

ROBERT PARKER 100 points

'There are 10,000 cases of this perfect sweet white Bordeaux. The 2001 Yquem reveals a hint of green in its light gold color. While somewhat reticent aromatically, with airing, it offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pineapple, sweet creme brulee, and buttered nut-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing acidity as well as massive concentration and unctuosity. Everything is uplifted and given laser-like focus by refreshing acidity. This large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set to take its place among the most legendary vintages of the past, and will age effortlessly for 75+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2100+.'

Good afternoon. The 2009 campaign is now drawing to a close with just a couple of biggies to come, Ausone, Cheval Blanc…..

Meanwhile here are a couple more releases from this morning.

CHATEAU LEOVILLE-LAS-CASES 2ieme Cru Classe 2009 Bottle - Saint-Julien - £2399.88 cs/12 – very limited stock

JAMES SUCKLING 97-100

Black color. What a nose. Black licorice, raspberry, currant and dried flowers galore. Full-bodied and superpowerful, with masses of fruit and toasted oak, but a blockbuster finish of fruit, tannins and everything else. I have never tasted such a flashy s -J.S.

JANCIS ROBINSON 18

Drink 2020-2040 'Very deep crimson. Subtle with great dept h of fruit and a hint of tobacco. This seems much sweeter and lusher than Léoville Las Cases usually does even if there is a lot of tannin underneath. Really quite voluptuous - what Bruno Borie claimed in Ducru? - but lots of fancy tannin and a bit of alcohol on the finish. Very firm but a bit of a step change with all that sweetness on the top.'

DECANTER MAGAZINE 5***** (19 points)

Deep purple red, naturally concentrated bouquet over really smooth, sophisticated fruit with a taffeta lift, great purity and depth of vineyard fruit, superb elegance and length. Drink 2018-40.

TIM ATKIN MW 98 points

13.8% alcohol. 76CS, 15M, 9CF - Everything you’d expect from Las-Cases in a great vintage, this is wine with power and tannin to spare. Deeply coloured, almost chewy wine, with lots of oak, but incredible structure, freshness and concentration. Meaty, savoury and textured with very fine, polished tannins and impressive length. The Delon portfolio is extremely impressive in 2009. 20+ years.

ROBERT PARKER 96-100

The 2009 is one of the greatest Leoville Las Cases I have ever tasted, which is saying something given the many compelling wines that have been made at this estate. A final blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 9% Cabernet Franc has resulted in a wine that appears to be a hypothetical blend of the 1982, 1986, and 1996. Its 13.8% alcohol is perhaps the only thing that sets it apart from those vintages, which had nearly a full percentage point less. The high alcohol is barely noticeable in this 2009, which boasts an inky/purple color, monumental concentration, and great clarity and purity of creme de cassis, black cherry, spice box, graphite, and wet rock characteristics. Extremely full-bodied with a boatload of sweet tannin nearly concealed by the wine-s power, glycerin, and awesome fruit concentration, this intense effort never tastes heavy or tiring. This remarkable St.-Julien should be accessible in 3-4 years, and will evolve for 40-50. (Tasted once.)    

CHATEAU D'YQUEM 1iere Cru Superieur 2009 Half Bottle - Sauternes - SOLD OUT

TIM ATKIN MW 99 points

13.8% alcohol. 80S, 20SB - Set to be one of the great vintages of Yquem, this is a class act. Grapefruit, barley sugar and subtle bortrytis nose, with oak adding a touch of vanilla. Intense and fresh on the palate with clarity, length and concentration and a citrus fruit tang. Carries its 155 grams of residual sugar lightly. In a great year for Sauternes, this is a standout wine. 20+ years.

ROBERT PARKER 96-98 points

The 2009 Yquem has an almost ethereal nose, beautifully defined with scents of honey, honeysuckle, pear, fresh apricot and a hint of quince. It blossoms in the glass, gaining intensity and expanding across the ether. The immediate impression is not of a powerful, rich, botrytis-laden Yquem, but one that has semblances with the 2007 in terms of poise and precision, the acidity defining the wine in its youth and around that, subtle notes of honey, fig, pear, apricot and just a hint of ginger adding vibrancy and edginess towards the pure and tensile finish. As expected, there is extraordinary persistency, lingering in the mouth long after the wine has disappeared, yet it will remain long in the memory. Neal Martin    

Y de Chateau d'Yquem Bordeaux Superieur Blanc 2009 Bottle - Bordeaux Superieur - £757.02 cs/6 – very limited stock

Good morning. Some more releases from this morning.

CHATEAU ANGELUS 1er Grand Cru Classe (B) 2009 Bottle - Saint-Emilion - £2213.04 cs/12

DECANTER MAGAZINE 5***** (18.5 points)    
JANCIS ROBINSON 18    
TIM ATKIN MW 95 points    
ROBERT PARKER 96-100   

CHATEAU COS D'ESTOURNEL 2ieme Cru Classe 2009 Bottle - Saint-Estephe - £2213.04 cs/12

DECANTER MAGAZINE 5***** (18.5 points)
JAMES SUCKLING 97-100
TIM ATKIN MW 95 points
ROBERT PARKER 98-100*   

CHATEAU LA MONDOTTE Grand Cru 2009 Bottle - Saint-Emilion - £2562.48 cs/12

DECANTER MAGAZINE 4**** (18 points)    
ROBERT PARKER 95-98+   

CARILLON D'ANGELUS 2009 Bottle -  Saint-Emilion - £  465.48 cs/12

ROBERT PARKER 88-90   

I am aware that Chateau d’Yquem, Y d’Yquem and Vieux Chateau Certan are out and when I have received my allocation I will make these offers later.

All prices quoted are ex-GST (VAT) and ex-DUTY.