Wine Enthusiast 88-90 / 100 byRoger Vossthe12/31/2009 Barrel sample. A dark-hued wine that has big, bold ripe fruits, the dry tannins powerful, edging towards rustic. The wine has potential, but it is hardly elegant.
La Revue du Vin de France 15,5-17,5 / 20 the6/30/2009 Vin puissamment fruité. Bouche très franche et aromatique. Des tanins fins, de la fraîcheur de la suite. Harmonieux.
Wine Advocate 78-80 / 100 byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2009 Crisp acidity and notes of crushed rocks and red currants are present in this cuvee, which lacks ripeness and depth.
TAST 15 / 20 the4/23/2009 Le plus harmonieux et le mieux équilibré des listrac de L’Union. Le bois est fin, le corps est souple mais sans dilution, le tanin frais, la fin de bouche déjà bien formée et stricte. On pourrait rêver plus de générosité dans la constitution mais il faut aussi penser au prix qui reste très accessible !
Jancis Robinson 15,5 / 20 byJancis Robinsonthe4/16/2009 Intense purple fruits on the nose. Soft and easy on the palate – quite forward though there are some chewy tannins on the finish. A certain sweetness rather than sheer fruitiness. Dry finish. Respectable without being sensational. Not especially long. Drink 2012-18 15,5+
Decanter Magazine 15 / 20 bySteven Spurrierthe4/14/2009 Purple-red, nicely concentrated slightly smoky Cabernet nose, good firm fruit, rather simple style. Drink 2013-16.