Collectible Treasures: A Chilean Icon, 2009 Bordeaux, Pinot Stunners, & More

Remarkable depth of rewarding selections: discover your next favorite bottle... Monday Aug 1st, 2022 [View in Browser]( [KL-emailheader.gif]( Collectible Treasures from the World's Greatest Regions Today's adventure in collectible wine focuses on several gems you may have overlooked in your recent visits to the K&L website. A new parcel of a South American cult icon is now available at market-best pricing in both 750ml and 6-Pack OWC formats, the legendary 2009 Bordeaux vintage continues to deliver a treasure trove of jaw-dropping, coveted blue chips, and the absolutely sterling renditions from the stellar 2019 Châteauneuf vintage are starting to arrive in stock and are ready for your cellar today. A cult-caliber Napa Cabernet from an ultra-classic estate will thrill fans of the old school, and a clutch of thoroughly enchanting Pinot Noirs from around the globe highlight why this varietal is so revered in collectors' circles everywhere. Selections like this are what draw the most astute aficionados to K&L in the first place and what keep them coming back time and time again. [Seña Vineyard] --------------------------------------------------------------- Double 100-Point Masterpiece: Best-Ever Vintage of a Chilean Icon The 2018 Seña is yet another best-ever effort for this inimitable single-vineyard blend. Landing a pair of 100-point scores (not to mention a pair of 98s and a 97, as well), this vintage continues a run of success that’s been nothing short of stunning for this impeccable collectible. Indeed, by the numbers alone, Seña has accomplished a meteoric rise in quality and acclaim since 2013, culminating in a perfect expression that Jeb Dunnuck calls “a compelling, world-class wine.” Superlatives abound, with Ian d’Agata’s 100-point review in Terroir Sense calling the 2018 “magically harmonious, smooth, long and beautiful,” while James Suckling’s likewise perfect review dubs it both “glamorous” and “intellectual.” This parcel is available at market-best, pre-arrival pricing in both 750ml and 6-pack OWC formats, so astute collectors should move quickly and seize this opportunity to acquire an unequivocal masterpiece and take their cellars to the next level. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2018 Seña Red Blend Valle de Aconcagua (Pre-Arrival, Elsewhere $140) 100 $114.99 [View]( 2018 Seña Red Blend Valle de Aconcagua 6-Pack in OWC (Pre-Arrival) 100 $685.00 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- A Treasure Trove of 2009 Bordeaux Masterpieces There is simply no denying that the monumental 2009 Bordeaux vintage has more than lived up to the mountains of hype and praise that it has received since the wines were initially released to market, and K&L continues to be your go-to source for the greatest bottlings from this epic campaign. The collection below represents the cream of our current crop, with a bevy of 100-pointers, such as the "utterly brilliant" Troplong-Mondot and the "consistently perfect" Pontet-Canet. Avid aficionados should pay special attention to the Lynch-Bages, which Wine Enthusiast calls "a blockbuster, dark and concentrated, with immense aging potential." Among the greatest renditions ever produced at the estate, it will stand up to the very finest Left Banks icons in any world-class collection. Collectors and Bordeaux fanatics will have a field day with the selection below, proof once again that the iconic Bordeaux vintages of the 21st century are the gifts that keep on giving. IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2009 Lynch-Bages, Pauillac 98 $229.99 [View]( 2009 Pape Clément, Pessac-Léognan 99 $239.99 [View]( 2009 Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac 97 $239.99 [View]( 2009 Pichon-Baron, Pauillac 98 $269.99 [View]( 2009 Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Léognan 100 $289.99 [View]( 2009 Léoville-Poyferré, St-Julien 100 $289.99 [View]( 2009 Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge, Pessac-Léognan 100 $299.99 [View]( 2009 Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 100 $319.99 [View]( 2009 L'Église Clinet, Pomerol 100 $399.99 [View]( 2009 L'Evangile, Pomerol 100 $449.99 [View]( 2009 Palmer, Margaux 99 $449.99 [View]( PRE-ARRIVAL (SEE PRODUCT PAGES FOR ETA DETAILS) Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2009 Durfort-Vivens, Margaux (Pre-Arrival) 93 $89.99 [View]( 2009 Brane-Cantenac, Margaux (Pre-Arrival) 95 $129.99 [View]( 2009 Duhart-Milon, Pauillac (Pre-Arrival) 97 $139.99 [View]( 2009 Troplong Mondot, St-Émilion (Pre-Arrival) 100 $219.99 [View]( 2009 Léoville-Las Cases, St-Julien (Pre-Arrival) 99 $339.99 [View]( 2009 Montrose, St-Estèphe (Pre-Arrival) 100 $379.99 [View]( 2009 Cos d'Estournel, St-Estèphe (Pre-Arrival) 100 $379.99 [View]( 2009 Vieux-Château-Certan, Pomerol (Pre-Arrival) 100 $399.99 [View]( 2009 Troplong Mondot, St-Émilion 6-Pack in OWC (Pre-Arrival) 100 $1,259.00 [View]( 2009 Ducru-Beaucaillou, St-Julien 12-Pack in OWC (Pre-Arrival) 100 $4,175.00 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- In-Stock Icons from the Epic 2019 Châteauneuf Vintage The Southern Rhône has been on a qualitative roll for the ages in the past several years, and the 2019 vintage is quite the exclamation point. Jeb Dunnuck notes in his in-bottle report, "If you love Southern Rhônes, which are some of the most underrated wines in the world, you will love to have these wines in your cellar." Numerous estates have turned out true masterpieces, many of which have recently arrived on our shelves. Below you'll find a carefully curated selection of our best in-stock offerings to put a smile on the faces of Rhône fanatics everywhere. Arguably the greatest collectible buy of the vintage, the JD99 Vieux Donjon comes in at under $65 for "a wine of incredible richness and depth, as well as elegance" that Dunnuck calls "the finest vintage I’ve ever tasted from this estate, surpassing even the 2016." A double 98-point Clos des Papes is an unequivocal must-have, and the near-perfect Saint-Prefert Cuvée Charles Giraud offers a monumental swan song as the last vintage ever of one of Châteauneuf's great luxury bottlings. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2019 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 99 $64.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine de la Mordorée "La Reine des Bois" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 98 $69.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Pierre Usseglio "Cuvée Mon Aïeul" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 98 $89.99 [View]( 2019 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 98 $99.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Saint Préfert "Charles Giraud" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 99 $124.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- JD97+, AG97: A Worthy Rival to Monte Bello at a Relative Steal Like its predecessor, the 2017 Mount Eden Estate Cabernet is a profound expression in every regard. From one of the great estates of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this towering rendition stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s elite Cabs. Recent improvements at the estate have paid off handsomely, as the wines are better than ever. Garnering 97+ points from Jeb Dunnuck, “it's medium to full-bodied on the palate and has a concentrated, powerful style, ripe tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish.” Vinous’ Antonio Galloni once again has it on par with Ridge’s Monte Bello in this vintage, which only confirms its place among the top values in age-worthy collectible wine. Broad shouldered, expansive, and richly textured, this is in so many ways the very pinnacle of this noble grape. Those who add this sublime 2017 to their collection will be rewarded with a quintessential California Cabernet that will age gracefully for thirty years or more, making it a perfect candidate for stashing away in multiples. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2017 Mount Eden "Estate" Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 97+ $109.95 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- A World-Wide Selection of Pinot Noir Collectible Royalty There is simply nothing in the wine world that compares to the greatest expressions of Pinot Noir, and the selection below represents the true range and depth of this regal varietal from the finest regions around the globe. A superb, old-vine specimen from Arterberry Maresh brings WA97 quality for a steal at a sub-$50 price that's nearly 30% off the original release, while all-time K&L direct-import star Ata Rangi is back with a jaw-dropping 2018 at best-in-market pricing of just $59.99. Reference-point California expressions from Brewer-Clifton and Wayfarer show that the Golden State is always a top destination for collectible greatness, while the utterly singular style of Calera's historic Jensen Vineyard is on full display in a perfect-provenance 1.5L magnum from the 2012 vintage. Finally, a trio of highly limited grand cru Burgundies from two epic vintages offer the most committed collectors the opportunity to experience Pinot Noir at its absolute pinnacle of class and style. Vintage Item Name Score Retail Link 2018 Arterberry Maresh "Weber Vineyard" Dundee Hills Pinot Noir (Previously $70) 97 $49.95 [View]( 2018 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir Martinborough 97 $59.99 [View]( 2018 Brewer-Clifton "Machado" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 97 $79.99 [View]( 2018 Wayfarer "Wayfarer Vineyard" Fort Ross-Seaview Pinot Noir 98 $89.95 [View]( 2019 Domaine Louis Jadot (Domaine des Héritiers) Corton Grand Cru "Pougets" (Pre-Arrival) 98 $119.99 [View]( 2012 Calera "Jensen" Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir (1.5L) 96 $249.95 [View]( 2010 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton Grand Cru 96 $349.99 [View]( 2019 Domaine Trapet Père et Fils Chambertin Grand Cru 99 $899.99 [View]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [New Feed]( [Auction]( [Local]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [On the Trail (K&L Blog)]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [BORDEAUX]( | [NAPA]( | [BURGUNDY]( | [CHAMPAGNE]( | [ITALY]( | [RHÔNE]( | [SPIRITS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [My Account]( | [Wine Clubs]( | [Events]( |[Gift Cards]( | [Accessories]( | [Delivery]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Missed an offer? Check out recent opportunities at our [Email Archive]( page. 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