In Bond Fine Wine. 2009 Château Belgrave, Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France. Fifth Growth • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 89/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2019–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Molesworth (JM) — 90/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2012 · Drink 2012-2015
Shows the ripeness of the vintage, featuring sleek linzer torte and plum confiture flavors laced with mouthwatering spice and sweet tobacco notes. This has well-integrated toast and a very racy finish. Drink now through 2015.
Jane Anson (JA) — 92/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 2024-10-10 · Drink 2024-2040
Well balanced, enjoyable soft brambled fruits, dark cocoa bean, spiced rosemary, blackberry, tobacco, grilled earth. Ready to drink.
Neal Martin (NM) — 90/100 · Vinous, 2019-03-01 · Drink 2019-2030
The 2009 Belgrave has a ripe red cherry, kirsch scented bouquet with hints of raisin and fig. It is just flirting with over-ripeness...but not over-ripe! The palate is medium-bodied with candied red fruit, a little chewy in texture and perhaps needing more mineralité on the finish. Yet, there is fine density and decent precision on the finish. Maybe give this another couple of years in bottle. Ta…