Colgin, IX Estate Size:3x750ml I spent several hours with

I spent several hours with Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon tasting through a wide range of 2009s vins claires

I suspect that the mildly chunky tannins will eventually give way to something more reflective of the natural refinement of a classic RSV

There is ample structure here as well though it’s largely buffered by all of the mid-palate extract and I particularly like the depth

palate-staining red fruit and floral pastille flavors show impressive depth and heft

Rich and opulent for Petrus (maybe the most opulent that Jean-Claude Berrouet ever made) and yet it retains a sense of symmetry and freshness on the finish that I think is unique to this Pomerol

Colgin, IX Estate Size:3x750ml I spent several hours with(69% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, 11% cabernet franc and 7% petit verdot), Saturated ruby. Blackberry, spices and graphite on the nose. Broad and rich but also magically airy in the mouth, with compelling perfume to the dark fruit and mineral flavors. A very dark, deep, young wine with terrific finishing grip. Here, too, the substantial tannins will require at least five years of patience. Stephen Tanzer