Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘This big, solid, rich effort is packed with seemingly sweet fruits and firm tannins, with a bitter extracted feel. The wine has great weight, and it's a powerful expression of the rich 2009 vintage.’ – Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 90/100 (Feb 2013)

‘The wine is an impressive blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, made under the supervision of Hubert de Bouard. I don’t think Clos La Madeleine has ever made a better wine. This 2009 has liqueur of dusty chalk intermixed with red and black fruits, hints of blackberry and black cherry, and loads of full-bodied opulence yet great structure and definition. This is a sleeper of the vintage and a personal best for Clos La Madeleine, long under the radar of wine consumers. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2035.’ – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 93+/100 (Dec 2011)

‘Bright, deep ruby. Pure aromas of blackberry, violet and licorice. A sweet, juicy midweight with supple, attractive flavors of sweet plum, coffee, cocoa and pepper. A serious, firmly structured wine with good length.’ – Ian D’Agata, Vinous (May 2010)