Comments on: Parker perfection: 100 points for 19 Bordeaux 2009s

By: Will Bordeaux Be Fine Wine’s Benchmark In 100 Years? (A Candid Conversation With Eric Asimov) | 1 Wine Dude

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:24:17 +0000

[...] Parker released his scores for the 2009 Bordeaux offerings – and he was in a generous mood, with damn-near twenty wines garnering “perfect” 100 point scores, including the likes of Bellevue Mondotte, and Clos Fourtet, along with stalwarts such as Le Pin, [...]

By: Terroirist: A Daily Wine Blog » Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction: A Must for Wine Lovers!

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:27:05 +0000

[...] a formal seated tasting of Bordeaux wines from the famed 2009 vintage – including several 100-point wines – as well as older vintages, presented by representatives of the chateaux in attendance. There [...]

By: The hyberpole of journalism « Koskelo on wine

The hyberpole of journalism « Koskelo on wine — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:08:38 +0000

[...] Vino was on the topic of score inflation few weeks ago. Check out the post and the conversation. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...]

By: Strategy & Debate for 2009 Bordeaux | WineZag

Strategy & Debate for 2009 Bordeaux | WineZag — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:21:01 +0000

[...] is unquestionably the greatest Bordeaux vintage I have ever tasted.” Forget accusations of point inflation contributing to his 100-point awards for 18 different wines. Turn your back on naysayers claiming high extraction [...]

By: Parker vs. Parker

Parker vs. Parker — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:39:51 +0000

[...] So when Robert Parker re-reviewed the 2009 vintages ( which he calls “1982 Déjà Vu All Over Again – But Greater”) and anointed many top Bordeaux wines with 100 point and 99+ point (near perfect) scores, it set the geeky wine world a buzzing. [...]

By: gabe

gabe — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:57:42 +0000

wow. listening to this conversaition about bordeaux prices is like an analogy for our economy. hopefully wall street isn’t as full of sh*t as robert parker

By: Jack Bulkin

Jack Bulkin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:30:10 +0000

gspence, my nauseau with Robert Parker’s take on Bordeaux began in 1999 when he wrote in his bi-monthly periodical that great Bordeaux prices were finite in nature and the prices will continue to climb uninterrupted until cases of first growths and Petrus/Le Pin were over $10,000 a case. Then in 2000 he granted three 100 points to the FG and a couple of 98′s. His self fulfilling prophecy largely dictated by his ever increasing and bloated scores sounds remarkably like your above post. Then he wrote the wines would be over $20,000 a case and granted three 10′s for FG in 2003 then 2 in 2005. You and he may be right, but trust me, not with my money. This is speculation of the worst degree with the added caveat of sudden cooling interruptions that could render the wine valueless overnight. Take your own advice with caution. I am suspect to say the least.

By: gspence

gspence — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:21:15 +0000

If you read about the technical and analytical components of the 2009 Bordeaux vintage, you will understand how so many great and perfect wines were made and hence reviewed as such. It’s not just parker, guys, James Suckling, Steven Tanzer (who is just a hack), Jancis and many/most other Bordeaux afficionados are rating 2009 just as high. I remember complaining back in 2000 when Petrus was $1500/bottle saying how ridiculous it was and how nobody was going to buy it. It is now $5000/bottle and people are still buying it. My advice: buy as much 2009 as you can afford and in 10 years, when your Margaux is $4k/bottle, auction it and deposit the profits without paying capital gains tax.

Bordeaux supply is finite and demand will continue to grow EVERY year whether it’s the chinese, Indians, Russians or whatever hot economy is birthing new multi-millionairs. Bordeaux pricing will continue to rise until it is little more than an extremely tasty status symbol!!

By: Marc

Marc — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:22:54 +0000

Yeah, interesting price for the Smith Haut Lafitte.

http://www.bestwines.com

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:14:30 +0000

Want to know the effect — on wine-searcher Sokolin is listed as selling the Smith Haut Lafitte for $125/bottle. Click the link to their site — $279/bottle (with the 100 points noted). Yikes!

By: Hank Langford

Hank Langford — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:53:37 +0000

He is willing to stake his reputation on it? It don’t think he will have to worry about losing his douchebag status. What does Suckling have to say about all of this?

By: Dennis Tsiorbas

Dennis Tsiorbas — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:21:22 +0000

There’s an old adage embraced by most radio talk-show hosts: “I don’t care if you love me or hate me, either way you’re listening to me.” Ditto your post and the comments, as relevant as they are.

By: Stephen Sheer

Stephen Sheer — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:59:50 +0000

This is fantastic just like the movie TITANIC E Robert is trying to save a sinking ship, his relevance to wine. Just like Miller to little to late fading into the sunset not to be heard from again. Who cares just the Chinese who own our debt can afford his rated wines. There is an ocean of wine out there wake up and enjoy.

By: Joe Friday

Joe Friday — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:29:23 +0000

With the plethora of 98+ rated wines, the credibility rapidly deteriorates.

A certain wise man once said “Don’t believe the hype” – Chuck D

By: Matt Petrie

Matt Petrie — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 06:10:07 +0000

Parker may have started out as a consumer advocate, but his reviews have little to do with consumer advocacy anymore. Afterall, what percentage of people who read the Advocate will be able to afford ANY of the 2009s that received big scores? Instead people read Parker’s Bordeaux reviews to experience the wines vicariously. They’re looking for an exciting read, not practical consumer advice.

I have to believe Parker understands this on some level, which would mean the smartest business decision he could make would be to hype the wines as much as possible.