2009 Red Wine from Napa

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: The Cabernet Franc-based 2009 Red Blend Terres Melees wraps around the palate with serious depth and richness. This is one of the more approachable of the Derenoncourt 2009s, but there is plenty of the trademark textural...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Cellar Selection. This falls midway between the spectacular '08 and the elegant '07. Based on Cabernet Sauvignon, its grapes were grown in St. Helena. The wine shows softly lush tannins and deep, complex flavors of red...

Wine Spectator, 95 points: Intense and multifaceted, exhibiting dense, detailed currant, spice, chocolate brownie, crème de cassis and mocha flavors. Focused and persistent, building depth and gaining length. Best from 2014 through 2030. 375 cases...