2009 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2009 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2009 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
2009 is widely considered an excellent year and there will be a plethora of wines drinking excellently with the very best examples likely to cellar well for some time to come. A hard year to go wrong with.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: This was a very good year for wines from all Bordeaux appellations. Tannic, powerful, structured and rich, the best wines need 15-20 or more years to develop. Margaux, Pauillac, Pessac Leognan and St. Emilion are the best regions, however Sauternes was also successful.
Champagne: After early complications a superb summer produced a clean crop of high quality, with particularly good Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims. Wines from this vintage are plump and approachable.
Italian: Hot conditions have created ripe reds with fairly high alcohol and good quality, which are relatively fast-maturing.
Portugal: The 2009 Port was declared as a vintage by the Taylor Fladgate Partnership covering Taylor, Fonseca and Croft - it will be remembered as a year of low yields, which produced wines of massive density and scale. This was partly the result of a small amount of fruit produced across all grape varieties, as well as the very dry summer during which there was no rainfall from July through to harvest time in September.
Spain: Very hot conditions gave average temperatures above the infamous 2003 vintage. However, timely rains in Rioja and Ribera del Duero relieved the vines and rescued the vintage, to create one of very good quality.
16 products found.
Burmester, 2009
Quinta do Arnozelo Vintage Port in Gift Box
This Port Wine is from the 2009 vintage from Burmester Port. It is opaque purple in colour. Complex aroma and lush, black fruit (blackberry, cassis), notes of molasses. The palate is round and delicious with a black fruit aroma. Very balanced and structured with an endless fruity finish.
The vineyard of Quinta do Arnozelo is situated on the southern bank of the Douro river, between the small towns of São João da Pesqueira and Vila Nova de Foz Côa. This is in the prestigious upper reaches of the Douro demarcated wine region, the aptly named Douro Superior. In addition to its favourable geographic location, it has an ideal micro-climate, both of which contribute to the superior quality of its grapes and other produce. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 5 in Stock
Burmester, 2009
Colheita Port in Gift Tube
90 Points - Outstanding - Wine Enthusiast
Burmester Colheita, a fortified wine made from the native Tinta Cao, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca varieties, honours their terroir in Quinta do Arnozelo, in the heart of the Douro Superior region.
These vines are cultivated in a traditional way and enjoy a very special microclimate, acquiring the unique character of the D.O. Porto. The grapes are harvested by hand and then selected, destemmed and crushed in the winery with a careful maceration. Fermentation takes place in vats at a controlled temperature and once it reaches the right level of sweetness, the process is stopped by adding wine alcohol. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 60 in Stock
Kopke, 2009
Quinta Santa Luiz Vintage Port in Gift Box
Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines.
Vintage or “bottle-aged” ports must receive approval of the Port Wine Institute to declare a vintage of recognized quality. Then, the entire vintage must be bottled between the second and third year. Since it improves in the bottle, it maintains its red color and red fruit flavors. It often takes 10 or more years to smooth the tannins and develop to its full potential, …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 15 in Stock
Palmer Port, 2009
Colheita Port
75cl Bottle
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port
The 2009 Palmer Port Colheita is a beautifully matured single-harvest Tawny Port, aged in seasoned oak casks to reveal the richness and depth of the 2009 vintage. Offering immediate drinking pleasure, it combines elegance, complexity and balance, making it a fine choice for connoisseurs and collectors. Enjoy now or cellar comfortably until 2035+.
Tasting Notes:
Amber-tawny with copper highlights. Aromas of dried apricot, figs, toasted walnuts and a touch of vanilla mingle with hints of spice. On the palate, layers of caramel, raisin and roasted almond are balanced by refreshing acidity. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 24 in Stock
Quevedo, 2009
White Colheita Port in Gift Box
92 Points Wine Advocate
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Colheita 2009 White Port wine – a truly remarkable vintage. With its deep golden color and amber reflection, this wine exudes warmth and richness. The delightful combination of caramelized and candied fruits, nutty undertones, and indulgent caramel notes, create a complex and indulgent flavor that is sure to captivate your senses.
COLOUR
Deep Golden Color, amber reflection
AROMA
This wine features a delightful combination of flavors, including caramelized and candied fruits, nutty undertones, and indulgent caramel notes.
PALATE
Upon first sip, this wine's luscious sweetness immediately floods the palate, providing a truly indulgent experience. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 10 in Stock
Delaforce Port, 2009
Vintage Port
RRP £64.95
Special Offer £49.95
Offer ends Friday the 1st May
The Delaforce 2009 Vintage Port marks the first release under its new ownership by Real Companhia Velha. This vintage presents a sweet profile with perfumed blackberry flavors, complemented by subtle spice notes and a hint of geranium on the finish. Wine Enthusiast rated it 87 points, highlighting its approachable and aromatic character.
For optimal enjoyment, it's recommended to store the wine horizontally at a constant temperature of around 15ºC and serve it between 15ºC and 18ºC. It pairs well with blue cheese, mature cheddar, nuts, and chocolate desserts.
Given its balanced structure and flavor profile, the Delaforce 2009 Vintage Port is suitable for medium-term aging, allowing its flavors to develop and mature over time. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 25 in Stock
Messias, 2009
Colheita Port
The Messias Colheita from the 2009 vintage A refined and elegant cask-aged Port, showcasing the craftsmanship of Messias in producing quality fortified wines. It would be ideal for those who enjoy Tawny Ports with depth, maturity, and a smooth, lingering finish.
Tasting Notes
The extensive barrel ageing has given this wine a tawny colour with an expressive nose of wild dried fruit aromas where nutty undertones stand out. On the palate, caramel nuances complement the dried fruit leading to a sweet vanilla touch. It finishes long with a persistent and fine aftertaste.
Serving & Food Pairing
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £32.95
Stock: 18 in Stock
Messias, 2009
Quinta do Cachao Single Quinta Vintage Port
A high-quality vintage Port produced by Caves Messias, particularly from their Quinta do Cachão estate. The 2009 vintage is known for its exceptional quality due to favourable weather conditions that year. Although this vintage port is ready to drink now, it can further reward those who will cellar it for the next 15 years+. Drink now-2040+.
Tasting Notes:
Deep, dark ruby, almost opaque, indicating its richness and concentration. Intense and complex aroma, with notes of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries, plums, and blackcurrants, alongside hints of chocolate, cocoa, spice, and floral undertones. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 21 in Stock
Messias, 2009
Vintage Port
Hailing from from the Douro Valley, one of the oldest and most famous wine regions in Portugal the Messias 2009 Vintage Port can be enjoyed young for its vibrant fruit and intensity but will also develop greater complexity and depth with 20-30 years of aging. Drink now-2040+.
Tasting Notes:
Deep, opaque ruby colour. Intense and complex aromas on the nose with notes of dark berries, black cherry, plum, and a hint of chocolate and spice. On the palate it is full-bodied with a rich and velvety texture. The palate showcases concentrated flavours of ripe black fruit, figs, and a touch of licorice, supported by firm tannins and balanced acidity. …
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Price: £56.95
Stock: 5 in Stock
Barros Port, 2009
Quinta Galeira Vintage Port, Douro
Includes Barros gift box as illustrated
By port standards, Barros, founded in 1913, is a relative newcomer. But it has evolved to become a prestige brand, based on the company's top-rated vineyard holdings, the source of their outstanding vintage expressions. The 2009 displays intense perfumed nuances and gently unfolding layers of lush, voluptuous flavours. Superbly poised, sublimely delicious.
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Price: £46.95
Stock: 22 in Stock
Croft Port, 2009
Vintage Port, Douro MAGNUM bottle ***93 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
This is a rare MAGNUM bottle
The Croft Vintage Port 2009 is a deep purple black colour. The nose combines an opulent and seductive fruitiness with an intricate kaleidoscope of complex multidimensional aroma. Pungent resiny scents of eucalyptus and rock rose, notes of lychee and passion-fruit combine with exotic hints of leather, musk and cedar. The palate is round and velvety and the dense but well integrated tannins are wrapped in a cloak of succulent berry fruit flavour. The jammy fruit carries through into the finish where it is lifted by an attractive crispness and pungency.
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 2009
Vintage Port, Douro
Fonseca belongs in the first rank of Vintage Port houses. It is recognised for the stylistic consistency of its wines which have been made by five generations of the same family since the firm’s foundation in 1822. Fonseca Vintage Ports are noted for their expressive, luscious fruitiness, which develops great opulence and complexity with age, as well as a voluptuous roundness on the palate supported by velvety mouth-filling tannins.
Tasting Notes: Impenetrable black colour. A classic Fonseca nose dominated by an exuberant, hedonistic fruitiness, a powerful redolence of dark dense blackberry and blackcurrant which slowly releases a heady mix of spicy and herbal aromas, …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 2009
Vintage Port, Douro IMPERIAL 6lt Bottle
A very rare outstanding 6 litre bottle of 2009 vintage Port Wine from Fonseca.
Impenetrable black colour. A classic Fonseca nose dominated by an exuberant, hedonistic fruitiness, a powerful redolence of dark dense blackberry and blackcurrant which slowly releases a heady mix of spicy and herbal aromas, seductive notes of coffee and cocoa, hints of prune and wild scents of gum cistus. The thick velvety tannins give the wine a voluptuous density, integrating effortlessly with the sumptuous infusion of blackberry jam, dark chocolate and liquorice which coats the palate. The tannins are also present on the finish which brims with blackberry and blackcurrant flavour. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Quinta de la Rosa, 2009
Vintage Port
Was £89.95
Special Offer £49.95
Offer ends Friday the 1st May
Quinta de La Rosa is a small estate in the heart of the Port wine-growing region in Alto Douro, near Pinhao, owned and operated by the Bergqvist family.
The Quinta and its vineyards were given to the Bergqvist family as a Christening present by the Feuerheerds, who established the property in 1906.
It remains one of the few Single Quinta where the vineyards start at the bank of the Douro and rise 450 meters to the towering top of the mountain. From the river's edge to the top, one passes through 11 different microclimates. This gives La Rosa great flexibility to add variety and complexity to its Ports. …
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 17 in Stock
Warre's Vintage Port, 2009
Vintage Port
Historic 200 anniversary of the liberation of Oporto edition - Only 500 cases made.
Regarded as 'exceptional' by Symington's (who own the property) this 2009 has a very enticing perfumed aroma of cassis, eucalyptus and violets. Lifted floral notes meet mint and dark chocolate, as well as robust bramble fruit and pepper.
Warre 2009 Fact Sheet
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 2009
Vargellas Vinha Velha, Vintage Port, Douro
98 Points - Mark Squires (eRobert Parker)
For over a century, Taylor Fladgate and Yeatman has owned the beautiful riverside estate of Vargellas, in the remote eastern reaches of the upper Douro Valley. Quinta de Vargellas produces some of the world's most sought after Vintage Ports.
This bottle contains an exceptional and rare wine made at the 2009 vintage only from the grapes of the very oldest vines on the estate. These vines, some planted over seventy years ago, have very small yields but produce wines of great concentration and power.
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Price: £189.00
Stock: Out of Stock