Subject: Duck & Cover!

~~Bunker Checklist~~

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Ready-to-Drink Stellar Bordeaux!

~ Happy to Offer ~ The Super Seconds ~

We were floored by the quality and drinkability of this line-up, from the mythical 2009 vintage.

“2009 is the greatest vintage I have tasted in Bordeaux since 1982, of which it is a modern-day version, but greatly improved.” — Robert Parker
2009 Les Hauts de Smith Rouge$270 6pack
Pessac-Leognan
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
Second wine of Smith Haut Laffite, which scored a perfect 100 Points from Robert Parker in 2009. 

2009 Esprit de Saint Pierre $252 6pack
Saint Julien
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
Second wine of Chateau Saint Pierre, which Robert Parker scored 98 Points in 2009.

2009 Lacoste Borie $270 6pack
Pauillac
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Second wine of Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste, which Robert Parker scored 95 Points in 2009.

And Don’t Miss this yummy 2008!

2008 La Dame de Montrose $360 6pack
Saint Estephe
64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot
90 Points Robert Parker “The second wine of Chateau Montrose is the sexy, sensual La Dame de Montrose. The 2008, which represents 28% of the estate’s production, has a deep ruby/purple color, sweet tannins, seemingly low acidity, and lush, concentrated flavors, it should be a crowd-pleasing head-turner for at least 10-15 years.”
What is a Second Wine?

* Second labeling of a wine other than the Grand Vin from a Bordeaux property

* Grapes generally come from the younger vines than those used for the Grand Vin

* Typically use less new oak in the aging process, allowing for earlier drinkability

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