Tasting Notes
Robert Parker 93
Pale gold colored, the 2009 Raymond-Lafon gives compelling marmalade, honey nut, pineapple upside down cake and burnt sugar notes with wafts of petrol and paraffin wax. Opulent with savory undertones, the palate delivers loads of citrus fruit sparks among the richness, with a racy backbone and long, fruity finish. While showing some evolution, this still has plenty of cellaring potential.
Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034
JancisRobinson.com 17/20
RS 136 g/l. Tasted blind. Burnished and a bit metallic (in a good way, because it makes it more refreshing). Lively. Leathery tannins on the end. Definitely deliberately not too sweet.
Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040
Vinous 94
The 2009 Raymond-Lafon has a slightly smudged bouquet although it gains clarity with time, offering pineapple and peach skin, lanolin and honeysuckle aromas. The palate is well balanced with a fresh entry, slightly edge thanks to the acidity with good concentration and persistence towards the tropical-tinged finish. Good potential. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting.
Anticipated maturity: 2019-2035