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We went to Bordeaux in the latter part of March and the first part of April. To say the weather was terrible would be an
understatement, but that turned out to be just one of our concerns. More than the cold and rain, however, was the
anticipation of tasting the highly touted 2009s. Would 2009 Bordeaux live up to all this hoop-la? We would soon
find out.
We have a lot of experience tasting barrel samples and judging young wines. We have a pretty good idea what to look for
and we have a good feeling of how these wines will evolve. We've been proven correct more times than not, in going back
and tasting the same wines with some age, and also, with the scores given the wines by others. One thing we must always
remember to do is to put aside our prejudices and personal feelings. This came to light on this trip. There is one wine
I have never liked, but tasting it in this vintage completely changed my mind. This year it was delicious. It was Chateau
Montrose.
Now, on to the 2009s. We tasted at the UGC, at many of the chateaux, and in the offices of several of our negociants,
all non-blind. We tasted from the first growths all the way down to the Petit Bordeaux. We came to the conclusion
that it was a vintage with a lot of variances. If a chateau owner didn't invest in the eventual outcome, right from the beginning,
in the vineyard, he ended up with a mess. This vintage required a lot of work. There were some stunning examples of
well-made wines and there were some dismal failures. This seemed to be a Cabernet vintage more than a Merlot vintage.
We tasted some brilliant wines from St. Emilion and Pomerol (Clinet!!), but the wines of the Medoc seemed to outshine them.
Looking back over my notes, I had higher scores for left bank wines than I did for right bank wines. All the famous names
scored extremely well, but even so, there were some right bank wines that I thought had done better in the past than they did
in 2009.
The good wines, both right bank and left bank, all had ample fruit and the tannin count was exceedingly high. The alcohol
levels were up there, too, but in the end, the wines tasted balanced and structured. The tannins turned out to be soft and
ripe and the wines scored higher than the last three previous vintages, and surprisingly, many scored higher than the famous
2005s. This wasn't an "across the board" outstanding vintage like 2005, but it will be considered a great vintage.
We bought what we could, based on what was offered to us. All our purchases are first tranche and all the wines scored
at least a 90. The only problem is that there just isn't a lot of them and there are some noticable gaps. We did not get
any Chateau Clinet (one of my favorites), nor any Chateau Latour. All in all, I think we have a good selection and I know
that, through first hand experience, we should be able to answer all your questions. As to finding you more wine, that may
be a little more difficult. The 2009s should arrive in the spring/summer of 2012.
If there are any questions, or you would like to contact me, my e-mail is
dick@goodygoody.com or my direct line is 214-765-6850
Dick Rick
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When
purchasing Bordeaux wine futures, it is important to read the fine print to
keep from being misled. At Goody
Goody, we spend countless hours searching the web to insure that you are
getting the best possible price we know of.
You do not have to pay a penalty for buying by the bottle; our bottle price is
the same as the case price. You can
purchase with cash, a check or a credit card, all at the same price.
There is no minimum purchase.
If you are comparing prices, be sure you understand the conditions to which the
prices apply.
Under the
ratings column: RP = Robert Parker and WS = Wine Spectator
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| Description | Rating | Bottle Cost | Case Cost |
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Remaining Inventory
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| MARGAUX |
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Ch. Cantenac Brown | 94-96 RP | $56.00 | $672.00 | | 0 cases, 7 bottles |
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Ch. Lascombes | 94-96+ RP | $95.00 | $1,140.00 | | 1 case, 10 bottles |
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Ch. Malescot St. Exupery | 95-97 RP | $91.00 | $1,092.00 | | 2 cases, 11 bottles |
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Ch. Margaux | 98-100 RP | $875.00 | $10,500.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Ch. Palmer | 96-100 RP | $337.00 | $4,044.00 | | 1 case, 6 bottles |
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Ch. Rauzan Segla | 92-95 RP | $95.00 | $1,140.00 | | 2 cases, 0 bottles |
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Pavillon Rouge du Ch. Margaux | 91-93 RP | $95.00 | $1,140.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| PAUILLAC |
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Carruades de Lafite | 92-94+ RP | $200.00 | $2,400.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Ch. Clerc Milon | 92-92+ RP | $58.00 | $696.00 | | 6 cases, 3 bottles |
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Ch. D’Armailhac | 90-93 RP | $45.00 | $540.00 | | 7 cases, 2 bottles |
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Ch. Duhart Milon | 94-96 RP | $66.00 | $792.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Ch. Lafite Rothschild | 98-100 RP | $1,200.00 | $14,400.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Ch. Mouton Rothschild | 96-98 RP | $859.00 | $10,308.00 | | 2 cases, 3 bottles |
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Ch. Pichon Baron | 93-95 RP | $142.00 | $1,704.00 | | 2 cases, 4 bottles |
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Ch. Pichon Lalande | 96-98 RP | $198.00 | $2,376.00 | | 3 cases, 0 bottles |
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Ch. Pontet Canet | 97-100 RP | $114.00 | $1,368.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Les Forts de Latour | 93-95 RP | $150.00 | $1,800.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| PESSAC-LEOGNAN |
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Ch. Haut Bailly | 96-98 RP | $122.00 | $1,464.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Ch. Haut Brion | 98-100 RP | $937.00 | $11,244.00 | | 2 cases, 6 bottles |
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Ch. La Mission Haut Brion | 98-100 RP | $844.00 | $10,128.00 | | 5 cases, 0 bottles |
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Ch. Pape Clement | 95-97+ RP | $146.00 | $1,752.00 | | 1 case, 4 bottles |
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Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc | N/R | $91.00 | $1,092.00 | | 1 case, 0 bottles |
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Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge | 96-98 RP | $98.00 | $1,176.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| POMEROL |
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Ch. Clos L’Eglise | 96-100 RP | $190.00 | $1,140.00 | 6 pack case | 2 cases, 0 bottles |
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Ch. Hosanna | 98-100 RP | $180.00 | $1,080.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Ch. L’Eglise Clinet | 98-100 RP | $432.00 | $5,184.00 | | 1 case, 0 bottles |
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Ch. L’Evangile | 96-100 RP | $282.00 | $3,384.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Ch. LaFleur | 94-97 RP | $1,230.00 | $7,380.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Ch. Petrus | 96-100 RP | $2,200.00 | $13,200.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| SAINT EMILION |
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Ch. Angelus | 96-100 RP | $333.00 | $3,996.00 | | 1 case, 0 bottles |
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Ch. Ausone | 95-97+ RP | $1,550.00 | $9,300.00 | 6 pack case | 1 case, 0 bottles |
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Ch. Cheval Blanc | 98-100 RP | $1,124.00 | $13,488.00 | | 1 case, 0 bottles |
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Ch. Pavie Macquin | 94-96+ RP | $78.00 | $936.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Petit Cheval | 91-93 RP | $432.00 | $5,184.00 | | 1 case, 0 bottles |
| SAINT ESTEPHE |
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Ch. Cos D’Estournel | 98-100 RP | $333.00 | $3,996.00 | | 5 cases, 0 bottles |
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Ch. Montrose | 96-100 RP | $170.00 | $2,040.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
| SAINT JULIEN |
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Ch. Branaire Ducru | 92-95 RP | $69.00 | $828.00 | | 2 cases, 1 bottle |
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Ch. Ducru Beaucaillou | 96-98 RP | $282.00 | $3,384.00 | | 1 case, 6 bottles |
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Ch. Leoville Barton | 93-95+ RP | $99.00 | $1,188.00 | | 1 case, 8 bottles |
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Ch. Leoville Las Cases | 96-100 RP | $342.00 | $4,104.00 | | 2 cases, 6 bottles |
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Ch. Leoville Poyferre | 97-100 RP | $114.00 | $1,368.00 | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
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Ch. Talbot | 92-94 RP | $58.00 | $696.00 | | 2 cases, 0 bottles |
| SAUTERNES |
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Ch. D’Yquem | 96-98 RP | $852.00 | $10,224.00 | | 0 cases, 6 bottles |
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Ch. Rieussec | 94-97 RP | $93.00 | $1,116.00 | | 0 cases, 6 bottles |
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.) All cases are 12 pack bottles, 750 ml unless otherwise noted.
2.) All orders are subject to availability and confirmation.
3.) All prices quoted are F.O.B. Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
4.) Payment is due at the time the order is placed and confirmed.
5.) Wines are due to arrive spring/summer 2012
6.) Prices are net. There are no additional discounts. Sales tax is not included in quoted price.
7.) Packaging materials for shipping will be charged at our cost.
8.) Sizes are available for most wines. These are 375 ml, 1.5 L, 3 L, 6 L and occassionally, 9 L. The Chateau has to be notified, usually in the fall of the "en premieur" offering. There is slight charge for this change. To find out more and the cost, please inquire at the time the order is placed.
9.) Please place all orders with Dick Rick at either E-Mail, dick@goodygoody.com, or telephone (214) 765 6850.
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