This recommended Cru Bourgeois '09 has a well-defined, crisp bouquet with blackberry, cedar and a touch of sous-bois - well integrated oak here. The palate is crisp and quite sweet on the entry with ripe red cherries, fresh strawberry and quite tart. Left 30 minutes in the glass, the d-Aurilhac finally moved up several gears, attaining harmony and focus. Silky smooth on the finish, quite lush but with the acidity to keep it all in balance. I ended up really enjoying this Haut-Medoc, but do allow it 45-60 minutes to open up. Tasted October 2011.

– eRobertParker.com, Jan 2012

Long-time readers know d’Aurilhac is one of my favorite under-the-radar Bordeaux in top vintages. This impressively made Medoc offers a lot of quality for its price. The 2009 reveals copious black cherry, black currant, earth, and spice notes intertwined with a hint of background oak. A luscious texture, a succulent style, and a juicy, long finish suggest it will drink well for 5-7 years. (Tasted once.)

Robert Parker (Wine Advocate #188, Apr 2010)