2009 Chateau Les Grandes Murailles Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x75cl

Neal Martin 92

The 2009 Les Grandes Murailles has a really lovely bouquet with blackcurrant and soy, loamy scents surfacing with time, all with impressive definition. The palate is medium-bodied with a hoisin and bitter cherry opening, fine acidity and harmony if not the same depth as its peers. It seems to have just firmed up a little towards the finish, to form a more classically styled Les Grandes Murailles than I thought. Tasted at BI Wines & Spirits’ annual Ten Year On tasting. [Neal Martin, 14/03/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2030

Wine Advocate 92

Medium to deep garnet colored, the 2009 Grandes Murailles opens with baking spices, new leather and tobacco notes over a dried mulberries and stewed red plums core with a waft of bay leaves. The palate is medium to full-bodied and plush with loads of savory layers and a peppery kick to the finish. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 22/02/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2027

JancisRobinson.com 17/20

Particularly deep crimson with blackish tinge. Very ripe and winning though verging on dangerously low acidity. Slightly charred end, though it could certainly be drunk without food. [07/02/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2023