2009 Clos Vougeot
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The 2009 Clos Vougeot is remarkably polished and fine in this vintage. It may be better than the 2010 given that the heat of the year has tamed the tannins to such a significant degree. Layers of red fruit build to the explosive finish in this huge, powerful Clos Vougeot. The 2009 is rich, round and totally sensual and impeccably finessed. I underestimated this wine from barrel. Today, it is brilliant.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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The 2009 Clos Vougeot is remarkably polished and fine in this vintage. It may ultimately prove to be better than the 2010 given that the heat of the year has tamed the tannins to such a significant degree. Layers of red fruit built to the explosive finish in this huge, powerful Clos Vougeot. The 2009 is rich, round and totally sensual and impeccably finessed. I underestimated this wine from barrel. Today, it is brilliant. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039. Importer: Kobrand Corp., Purchase, NY; tel. (914) 253-7756
Bright, deep red. Slightly high-toned aromas of crushed cherry, menthol, flowers and sweet oak. Sappy and savory on the palate, with a restrained sweetness to the dark fruit and licorice flavors and a complicating element of wild potpourri spices. This tactile, masculine Clos-Vougeot shows a lot of medicinal reserve today and should be forgotten for seven or eight years.
Mid crimson. Light vegetation on the nose and lots of acidity and tannin round the edge of some quite light fruit. Made for longer term ageing than most – no easy sweet fruit for the moment. But there is structure and some power and refinement here. Zest and kicks its heels. No easy wins. (JR)
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.