BORDEAUX 2009: ADVANCED PURCHASE OFFER

All of the responsible wine press seems to agree that 2009 is a magical year, yielding wines which show ripe flavors, big tannins for good aging, and a perfect balance of fruit and acidity.  The less expensive wines should be drinking well 2 – 4 years after bottling, but they also appear to have the capacity for longer term development.  We subscribe to wine press on both sides of the ocean and can tell you we have never seen such agreement on this flagship region.  The wines below have received outstanding reviews from at least two credible sources in early tastings.

"2009 may turn out t be the finest vintage I have tasted in 32 yers of covering Bordeaux"  .  .  Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

"Opulent fruit backed by powerful tannins . . potentially classic . . I believe the vintage is a great one . . James Suckling, The Wine Spectator

"The best vintage the region has ever experienced." . . Steven Spurrier, Decanter

THE GREAT 2009 BORDEAUX                 Bottle
Ch. du Bouscat, Bordeaux Supérieur         $11.99
Ch. Brondeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur          $13.99
Ch. Villars, Fronsac                                    $21.99
Ch. Senejac, Haut Médoc                           $23.99
Ch. Pipeau, St. Emilion                               $25.99

Ch. du  Glana, St. Julien                             $31.99
Ch. Potensac, Médoc                                  $35.99
Ch. Larrivet Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan   $44.99
Ch. Haut Bergey, Pessac-Léognan             $45.99
Ch. Faugères, St. Emilion                            $49.99

A final note.  The last futures offer we made was for the 2005 Bordeaux.  Between the time of our offer and the arrival of the wines prices increased an average of 40%!!  We have purchased these wines at their opening prices and with a favorable dollar/euro exchange.  No one can know how these prices will behave in the future, but history suggests that buying now will result in your owning some truly wonderful Bordeaux at prices which will look like bargains when they are ready to drink.

This offer is for reservations only.  A 50% deposit is required to confirm your order, the balance payable when the wines arrive in the Fall, 2011 or early Spring, 2012.  You may assort any 12 bottles for 10% case discount.  To place an order or get more information, email or phone.

AMHERST WINES & SPIRITS     233 North Pleasant Street     Amherst
Tel: (413) 549-0900    www.amherstwines.com   Email: steve@amherstwines.com