Othello 2009

From what I remember, Christian Moueix's Othello bottling is only available in a few countries and usually represents respectable value for money. Opaque black-ruby in colour, the terrific '09 features enticing, stylish aromas of currants and dried red cherries; switching to incense, underbrush, moderate mocha, vanilla, and spice. Complex, retaining superbly structured fruit, very firm tannins (by Californian standards), balanced acidity, and a great hint of currants, dried strawberries, and subtle underbrush on the finish. Delicious, personable, balanced, and focused. Another success from the proprietor-family of Château Petrus. Now-2024. Score - 91. (Julian Hitner, winealign.com, Oct. 24, 2013)