{"id":8395,"date":"2022-03-10T14:34:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T13:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/?p=8395"},"modified":"2022-03-10T14:36:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T13:36:17","slug":"vintage-wine-review-2009","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/vintage-wine-review-2009\/","title":{"rendered":"2009 vintage wine reviews and guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Find out more about\u00a0<strong>2009 vintage<\/strong> for French wines? We share our opinions on this year's wines, a wine news not to be missed! Here's our complete guide to the wines of 2009.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/vins-2009\">&gt; See all our 2009 wines in stock<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>THE 2009 BORDEAUX VINTAGE<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">So watch out! The vintage to come is a vintage of anthology!<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Well, we may be getting a little carried away, but it's true that 2009 was an auspicious year for the production of some very, very fine wines. In contrast to the 2008 vintage, 2009 is going to pose virtually no problems for winegrowers as far as the weather is concerned. The start of the year was perfect, with mild weather and slightly above-average temperatures. The following months will see light rainfall, nothing to worry winegrowers. So far, nothing exceptional, just good weather, but it's over the summer and into September that the 2009 vintage will take shape. The weather is going to be just perfect! Hot, dry weather during the day, helping the grapes to develop, and cool, rain-free nights, allowing the vines to gain acidity. In years like this, the tricky part is no longer achieving good ripeness - with so much sun, any vine can do it - but finding the right balance between richness of aroma, alcohol and acidity. And the 2009 vintage has succeeded in doing just that. The harvest will take place in very good conditions, and healthy grapes will enter the cellars. Secondly, the 2009 vintage is exceptional, because it is homogeneous, not just between AOCs, but across the whole vineyard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">There's not much difference between the Left and Right Banks in terms of wine quality. Both are very successful, with very ripe, powerful Cabernet on the left bank and very opulent Merlot on the right. In the end, the only risk the winemakers had to face was waiting too long to start harvesting. With the weather and sun being so strong, there was a risk of harvesting grapes with too much alcohol and slightly \"cooked\" aromas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We can only encourage you to taste wines from the 2009 vintage. In their youth, the wines were highly aromatic, with present but well-balanced tannins and interesting acidity. Today, the wines have evolved. The tannins, though still present, are softer and the slightly tertiary aromas are coming through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We have an exceptional selection of Grands Crus from the 2009 vintage:<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #212529;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateau-lafite-rothschild\">Ch\u00e2teau Lafite Rothschild<\/a> 2009 - Pauillac - 1er Grand Cru Class\u00e9 -\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #212529;\">99\/100 Parker.<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">We no longer present Ch\u00e2teau Lafite Rothschild... However, we can only advise you to wait a few more years before tasting it. The same goes for the next wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #212529;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateau-mouton-rothschild\">Ch\u00e2teau Mouton Rothschild<\/a> 2009- Pauillac - 1er Grand Cru Class\u00e9 -<\/span><span style=\"color: #212529;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #212529;\">99\/100 Parker.<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #212529; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/chateau-yquem\">Ch\u00e2teau d'Yquem<\/a> 2009 half-bottle - Grand Cru Class\u00e9 de Sauternes.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Ch\u00e2teau Yquem is going to get the ultimate 100\/100 Parker score. It has to be said that the grapes were just perfect. Heavy rains fell in mid-September, followed by hot weather, the perfect equation for botrytis to develop on vines that need a little moisture. Thanks to this, the Ch\u00e2teau will have a fine production and, above all, grapes of impeccable balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>THE 2009 VINTAGE IN BURGUNDY<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">As with Bordeaux, the Burgundy region can look forward to a magnificent 2009 vintage. Not dissimilar to the Bordeaux region, the weather was almost perfect throughout the vineyards in 2009. The vegetative cycle got off to a gentle start, with above-average temperatures, heralding a slight advance in the vine cycle. There was some rain, but this did not affect the quality of the vintage - on the contrary, it helped the vines to develop perfectly everywhere. The most important period, summer, was also of very good quality, with dry, hot weather in keeping with the vintage, as was September, enabling the winegrowers to harvest their grapes with peace of mind. The red wines are highly aromatic, with red fruits and even black fruits in some cases, and a pleasant texture when young. Tannins are very present, but offer a certain silkiness all the same. The balance of tannin and acidity is perfect, and promises long ageing potential. The same goes for the whites, which, depending on the appellation, will benefit from their terroir. The Chablis wines are straightforward and opulent, while the Beaune wines are round and mineral. So it's a great vintage that we have with 2009, which can be enjoyed now, but can still be kept for several years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If you would like to taste Burgundy wines from the 2008 vintage, here is our selection:<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #212529;\">Chablis Grand Cru les Grenouilles 2009 - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/daniel-etienne-defaix\">Daniel-Etienne Defaix<\/a>. <\/span><span style=\"color: #212529;\">We have 3 Chablis Grands Crus to offer you. It would be interesting to taste them together, to see how different these three climates are, even though they're located right next to each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #201f1e;\"><b>THE 2009 RH\u00d4NE VALLEY VINTAGE<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The 2009 vintage is one of the great Rh\u00f4ne Valley vintages. As in the rest of France, the weather will be perfect for the vines, leaving no room for bad wines. From start to finish, the weather patterns will be above normal in terms of sunshine, and below normal in terms of rainfall. In this context, one might think that the wines would be unbalanced, but the opposite is true. Because of the high temperatures, the vines will develop smaller berries and thicker skins. Ripeness will take longer to reach, but the thicker skin will bring the necessary character to the wine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Whether in the northern Rh\u00f4ne Valley, with perfect C\u00f4tes-R\u00f4ties, highly delicate and complex Hermitage or exceptionally aromatic Cornas, or in the southern Rh\u00f4ne Valley, with powerful, concentrated Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape or highly complex Gigondas, each appellation will be able to offer its very best.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">For lovers of red Rh\u00f4ne wines, we have one last reference to suggest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #212529; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/domaine-du-vieux-telegraphe\">Old Telegraph<\/a> 2009 - Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape - 94\/100 Parker.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">A great classic, the Vieux T\u00e9l\u00e9graphe is a powerful, rich wine with notes of black fruit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8067 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BANNIERE-BLOG-VENTE.jpg\" alt=\"wines at the best price\" width=\"650\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>THE 2009 VINTAGE IN THE REST OF FRANCE<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #201f1e; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\">The 2009 vintage is a great one all over France. The very hot summer weather will provide wine lovers with some very fine wines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e;\"><b>In the Loire<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #201f1e;\">This year will be just as perfect. Winemakers will be delighted with grapes that are well-balanced and rich in aroma. However, beware of certain appellations, as a period of water stress will result in a lack of acidity and therefore certain imbalances. So be careful when choosing certain whites. Nevertheless, appellations such as Saumur-Champigny and the Sancerrois are delighted with such ripeness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #201f1e;\"><b>L'Alsace<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #201f1e;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #201f1e;\">is part of the party in this 2009 vintage. As in the rest of France, the whites are very interesting, opulent, powerful and aromatic. Lacking a little rain, the older, more deeply-rooted vines will benefit from better balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Find all our 100% wines in stock and ready to ship on our website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><div class=\"feedzy-68fe89249303396404234933669ae683 feedzy-rss\"><ul><li  style=\"padding: 15px 0 25px\" class=\"rss_item\"><div class=\"rss_image\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/haut-medoc\/chateau-coufran-2009.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\" title=\"Ch\u00e2teau Coufran 2009 - \u20ac21.60\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/24830-small_default\/chateau-coufran-2009.jpg\" title=\"Ch\u00e2teau Coufran 2009 - \u20ac21.60\" style=\"height:150px;width:150px;\"><\/a><\/div><span class=\"title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/haut-medoc\/chateau-coufran-2009.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau Coufran 2009 - 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Champagne Le Brun de Neuville - \u20ac85.00<\/a><\/span><div class=\"rss_content\" style=\"\"><\/div><\/li><\/ul> <\/div><style type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\">.feedzy-rss .rss_item .rss_image{float:left;position:relative;border:none;text-decoration:none;max-width:100%}.feedzy-rss .rss_item .rss_image span{display:inline-block;position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;background-position:50%;background-size:cover}.feedzy-rss .rss_item .rss_image{margin:.3em 1em 0 0;content-visibility:auto}.feedzy-rss ul{list-style:none}.feedzy-rss ul li{display:inline-block}<\/style><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to know more about the 2009 vintage for French wines? We'd like to share with you our opinions on this year's wines, a wine news not to be missed! Here's the complete guide to 2009 wines. &gt; See all 2009 wines in stock THE 2009 MILLENNIUM AT...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":8404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-marche-du-vin"],"gutentor_comment":8,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/guide-millesime-vin-2009.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8395"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8408,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8395\/revisions\/8408"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.comptoirdesmillesimes.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}