Reignac Grand Vin 2009
90/100
Robert Parker
16,5/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
88-91/100
Wine Spectator
Médaille d'Or
Concours Paris
“One of Yves Vatelot’s most powerful Reignacs, this modern-style 2009 offers a rich texture and notes of coffee beans, blackcurrant, earth, and vanilla, all set against a deliciously deep and full-bodied backdrop. Best enjoyed within 5 to 6 years.” (Wine Advocate – Robert Parker). A bouquet with powerful aromas of blackcurrant, spices, vanilla, and toast... Delicious!
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Eye
deep ruby-purple color
Nose
evokes very ripe fruit and reveals a bouquet with powerful aromas of blackcurrant, spices, vanilla, and toast
Palate
flavorful, full-bodied, and very smooth, with velvety tannins
Serve
decant at 16-17°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with pan-seared porcini mushrooms à la bordelaise, wood-fired grilled meats, or a pepper steak...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2012 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
This highly successful Bordeaux, with great potential, offers an exuberant nose of black fruit, mellow spices, and elegant oak, with a perfectly structured palate that is flattering, flavorful, and very well-balanced.
About the estate:
Yves and Stéphanie Vatelot are part of a generation of business leaders who became winemakers some twenty years ago. They have significantly enhanced the potential of this estate, both in the vineyard and in the cellars. With the guidance of Michel Rolland, they produce red and white wines of exemplary quality and consistency, ranking them among the appellation’s leading producers.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Wine rated (2011 guide) Gold Medal (Paris General Agricultural Competition)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2012 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
One of Yves Vatelot’s most powerful Reignacs, this modern-style 2009 offers a rich texture and notes of coffee beans, blackcurrant, earth, and vanilla, all set against a deliciously deep and full-bodied backdrop. Best enjoyed within 5 to 6 years.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
The 2009 vintage is very appealing and well-rounded, with a high level of maturity
About the estate:
This year, Yves and Stéphanie Vatelot celebrated 30 years at the helm of Reignac. From the very beginning, the couple has gone all out to position their Bordeaux Supérieurs at the highest level, following the advice of Michel Roland. With the arrival of director Nicolas Lesaint in 2009, viticultural practices have evolved to align more closely with organic methods. This work is beginning to show in the wines, despite aging that is still somewhat intrusive. Extractions are more precise thanks to six small truncated-cone vats designed to match the specific characteristics of each vineyard plot.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2010 guide) 88-91/100 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
A lovely nose of blueberries and coffee beans. Full-bodied and rich, with well-integrated tannins. A truly beautiful Reignac. Perhaps it will ultimately be better than the 2005—we’ll see.
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
3.9/5
based on 72 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE P. Published on October 1, 2020
Not very interesting. It’s quite flat on the palate. This is clearly just a Bordeaux Supérieur, but it’s nowhere near on par with the Bordeaux grands crus, as it claims to be. Yet it’s priced more like a Bordeaux grand cru than a Bordeaux Supérieur. Too much marketing for too little substance. Too bad.
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Review by Mr. REMI M. Published on August 5, 2019
Nothing special at all...
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Review by Mr. ARNAUD B. Published on 02/17/2017
This is a wonderful surprise—a simple Bordeaux Supérieur that holds its own against many more prestigious Médoc wines. A real success.
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Review by Mr. JULIEN L. Posted on 10/16/2015
I was expecting better reviews, but actually, I'm disappointed—I wouldn't buy it again.
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Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Posted on January 9, 2014
Tasted in December 2013. The balance between tannins and acidity ensures it will age well for several years. Those who can’t wait can decant it, as it’s already very good. It’s a concentrated wine, but unlike many Merlot-dominated 2009 vintages, it lacks any heaviness or excessive concentration.
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Review by Mr. ALAIN V. Published on 12/18/2013
As the video shows, this wine is remarkable for its flavor. Let’s hope the prices don’t go up too much after their success. Let’s enjoy it for a long time to come.
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Review by Mr. MATTHIEU G. Published on August 27, 2013
A very good wine, easy to drink. But ultimately a bit pricey for the appellation.
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Review by Mr. MICHEL P. Published on March 12, 2013
A very good wine—highly recommended
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Review by Mr. LUC V. Published on March 8, 2013
Not worth the price; the wine is a bit harsh.
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Review by Mr. CLEMENT F. Published on 02/19/2013
Very disappointing—there was a lot of hype surrounding this estate, but in the end, it didn't amount to much.
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