A brilliant wine from this consistently excellent estate, Moulin-Haut-Laroque's 2009 has a dense ruby/purple color (no surprise there), loads of minerality (chalk dust and wet rocks), superb black raspberry and black currant fruit, a hint of spring flowers and full-bodied, wonderful texture and length. Given its structure, it might benefit from several years of cellaring, but this wine can keep for 12-15 or more years where well-cellared.

Spicy, lifted red fruit aromas. Palate rich and dense. Firm, ripe tannins. Long fresh finish. Definite ageing potential. Drink 2015-2025. (16.5 points)