Critics Corner
The purpose of critics’ corner is not to unbolt another debate about their individual significance or how Bordeaux Châteaux exclusively rely upon their scores prior to releasing their wines En-Primeur. Instead, we are only concerned with offering a panel of critics’ who will present an unbiased viewpoint during this year’s campaign. At the forefront, we’ve opted for critics’ who have many years of experience – Let’s say a ‘deeper’ understanding of wine rather than those who specialise in a specific region. Bravery is of a fundamental importance too, as there is nothing worse than reading a review from a critic who is overtly respectful of the same wine year in and year out. Put simply, they have to have ‘balls’ and write the truth regardless of past reputations… Lastly, and something we take for granted – A good palate, which is why you should review several critics’ notes for each wine. Do not rely upon ‘one’ as their individual preference may be the complete opposite of your own – Find a balance between several and please do not hesitate to contact us for a candid assessment. . .
NB: Listed in no particularly order of importance and you must be registered (hyperlink please) to review their vintage assessments & scores. . .
Click here to read Z&B's 2009 Bordeaux En-Primeur Barrel Critique. . .
Bordeaux négociant (non-wine critic) Bill Blatch is one of the world’s foremost experts on the region of Bordeaux and is always so generous with his knowledge and experience - his vintage reports are widely regarded by critics, including Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson, as the most comprehensive and detailed assessment of the year that was.
Click here to read Bill Blatch views and his scores for the 2009 vintage.
Neal began writing an independent website, wine-journal.com in June 2003, which ended up with over 100,000 readers. Three years later, Neal’s penmanship was requested by the influential wine critic, Robert Parker.
Click here to read Neal Martin’s 2009 Bordeaux Overall Impressions. . .
Click here to read Neal Martin’s 2009 Bordeaux En Primeur Scores. . .
Click here to read Neal Martin’s Final Words (For Now!). . .
Jancis writes daily for JancisRobinson.com, weekly for The Financial Times, and bi-monthly for a column that is syndicated around the world. She is also editor of The Oxford Companion to Wine and co-author with Hugh Johnson of The World Atlas of Wine, each of these books recognised as a standard reference worldwide. Moreover, she’s fearless, which we really like!
Click here to read Jancis Robinson’s 2009 Bordeaux En Primeur Left Bank Overview. . .
Click here to read Jancis Robinson’s Scores for the 2009 Bordeaux En Primeur
Undoubtedly, the world’s most influential wine critic. Put simply, Parker can simply make or break a wine and continue to influence, the prices of fine wines around the world.
Click here to read Robert Parker 2009 Bordeaux En-Primeur Report. . .
Click here to read Robert Parker’s Scores for the 2009 Bordeaux En Primeur
Wine Spectator's lead taster for the wines of Italy and Bordeaux, as well as Vintage Port. James has also reviewed wines from many of the world's major wine regions during his long career with the magazine. James began blind-tasting Bordeaux in 1983 with the late author and wine merchant Alexis Lichine, and has reviewed every vintage of Bordeaux since. . .
Click here to read James Sucklings Scores for the 2009 Bordeaux En Primeur
Click here to read James Sucklings Uncorked Part 1
Click here to read James Sucklings Uncorked Part 2
Click here to read James Sucklings Uncorked Part 3
Click here to read James Sucklings Uncorked Part 4
Click here to read James Sucklings Uncorked Part 5
Click here to read James Sucklings Uncorked Part 6
James Laube of The Wine Spectator takes a more refreshing look at the 2009 Bordeaux Hype. . . Click Here to read his review
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