Château La Gomerie 2009 AOC SAINT-EMILION91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate : This wine now exhibits the evolved, full bodied, opulent style for which this 100% Merlot cuvee is renowned. Abundant mocha, cranberry liqueur, kirsch, licorice and subtle espresso roast and smoke (from new barriques) characteristics are found in this attractive St. Emilion. Some of the concerns I had early on were not evident in the bottle, although I do not believe the 2009 is as flashy and concentrated as

bringing his viticultural expertise and know-how

acquired over a century ago by the grandfather of Alexandre Thienpont

It extends over clay-sand-limestone soils

the juices were already deep-colored

The "plateau" (85 meters above sea level) is composed of clay-limestone soil and the "middle of the hill" (55 meters above sea level) is composed of brown clay-limestone soil with a fine texture

He adds: "I wanted to pay tribute to this history

The vines are planted on gravelly soils that trap heat and release it during the night

enveloppe littéralement le palais de fruits noirs et d'émotions

petit verdot (5%)

In the cellar

From mid July high pressure climate conditions prevailed and did not leave our part of the European continent (with the exception of a few thunder storms) till well after the harvest

the de Boüard de Laforest family has been watching over this exceptional heritage