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Bordeaux 2009 vs 2010
The higher score does not automatically make the better bottle for tonight: 2009 is within its broad drinking window, while many age-worthy 2010s remain a patience play.
The quick answer
- Open tonight
- 2009 — the clearer regional choice for drinking now.
- Buy or cellar
- 2010 for a well-stored cellar purchase; 2009 when you plan to drink sooner.
- Order at a restaurant
- 2009 unless the 2010 producer, bottle history, and price make a compelling case.
Bordeaux
2009
97
Regional score
- Broad drinking window
- 2019–2054
- Why choose it
- Excellent quality with more immediate regional readiness.
Bordeaux
2010
98
Regional score
- Broad drinking window
- 2027–2055
- Why choose it
- The higher score, built around a later broad drinking window.
How to read this comparison
This practical comparison uses wineVintage regional ratings and broad drinking windows. Producer, vineyard, classification, price, storage history, disgorgement and bottle condition can change the answer for a specific wine.