Another Bordeaux 2009 bargain

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I was terrifically impressed by Ch Raymond Lafon 2009 Sauternes. I'm even more impressed by Jean-Pierre Meslier at Ch Raymond Lafon, who has today released the wine at a price that Bill Blatch (left) of Bordeaux Gold points out is substantially below the prices for their 2008, 2007 and 2006 vintages.

Vintage    ex-Château   ex-Négociant (euros)

2006         24.00             28.80

2007         22.00             26.00

2008         22.00             26.00

2009         19.00             22.80

As Blatch says, 'This is a very brave policy which we think deserves...