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2009 Buty Merlot/Cabernet Franc
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 27
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John McCabe wrote: 92 points
May 31, 2021 - Quite satisfying. It has a kind of linear, perhaps one-dimensional profile I sometimes find with Washington cabs, but very solid and extended. The age is showing well, definitely not over the hill but quite complete. Might get more.
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camdawg Likes this wine: 91 points
July 1, 2017 - Bottle age has helped this wine. The alcohol, tannins, and any oak, are relaxed and blended in. Texture is velvety smooth, and the wine isn’t too hot from alcohol.
Very first tastes upon opening were sweeter blue and red fruit. After a bit of time, the easier side of dark red and purple fruit were notable. Including Cab Franc, instead of Cab Sauv, created the easy-going nature of the wine. Finish included hits of light spice, graphite, maybe just a hint of dark cocoa as well. The nose, which was very tight at first, became a good deal more expressive after just 30 minutes of being open. -
jeffhqb Likes this wine: 91 points
February 2, 2017 - In it's prime. Great nose and well balanced.
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juneau bob wrote: 92 points
October 1, 2016 - This wine offers a rich silky mouthful of fruit, tobacco and leather flavors. The tannins are fully integrated. The finish taste like mocha.
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Pedroel Likes this wine: 92 points
May 1, 2016 - Consumed over 3 nights (magnum). Very nice each evening, without much change.
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159 (link)(Buty Winery Merlot/Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
7/17/2012 (link) **** points(Buty 64% Merlot 36% Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley) A full 90% of the fruit for this wine comes from Conner Lee Vineyard with the rest coming from Champoux. An aromatically expressive wine with mineral, floral notes, raspberries, and rose hips. The palate is on the lighter side of medium bodied with light fruit flavors and well integrated tannins. Aged in French oak (60% new). 14.1% alcohol. 383 cases produced.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Buty
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Merlot/Cabernet Franc
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Columbia Valley
- UPC Code 855694001174
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 92 (34%)
- Consumed 178 (66%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
92% Like It 13 votes
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- ProducerButy
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
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