2009 Beaune Greves
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The 2009 Beaune Les Greves is strikingly beautiful. Dark red cherries, flowers ad licorice flow from this soft, textured wine. The Greves impresses for its purity ad finesse. This is a brilliant showing. Hints of sweet hard candy linger on the textured, mineral-infused finish.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2009 Beaune Les Greves is strikingly beautiful. Dark red cherries, flowers ad licorice flow from this soft, textured wine. The Greves impresses for its purity ad finesse. This is a brilliant showing. Hints of sweet hard candy linger on the textured, mineral-infused finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. Etienne de Montille’s 2009 reds have developed beautifully since I last tasted them about six months ago. De Montille was among the very first growers to harvest in 2009. At the outset de Montille’s 2009s were a bit awkward, but today they have come together better than I expected. Importer: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808
(vinified with two-thirds whole clusters): Good medium red. Sappy maraschino cherry and spices dominate the nose. Supple, fat and fruity, combining liqueur-like sweetness with a seamless texture. Finishes with smooth, building tannins.
Intense, very ripe fruit on the nose. Good freshness. Quite a nervy wine for a 2009 red. Still very youthful – a big contrast to the Sizies. (JR)
About the producer
Volnay’s Domaine de Montille is one of the most historic in the Côte d’Or. Founded in 1730, the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm today.