2009 Monthelie Les Duresses
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The 2009 Monthelie Les Duresses is just as delicious from bottle as it was from barrel. Silky, ripe tannins and radiant fruit caress the palate in this expressive, supple and hugely delicious wine.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2009 Monthelie Les Duresses is just as delicious from bottle as it was from barrel. Silky, ripe tannins and radiant fruit caress the palate in this expressive, supple and hugely delicious wine. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. Importers: Classic Wine Imports, Norwood, MA, tel. (781) 352 1100; Beaune Imports, Berkeley, CA, tel. (510) 559 1040; A Daniel Johnnes Selection imported by Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, NY, tel. (516) 677 9300
Good medium red. Liqueur-like strawberry, raspberry and chocolate on the expressive nose, with an almost roasted ripeness. Rich, lush and fat with fruit and chocolate. Almost thick for this wine. Finishes with good breadth. Plenty of early appeal here.
The 2009 Monthélie Les Duresses is, as expected, juicier and riper than the cooler 2008, yet every bit as compelling. Radiant fruit caresses the palate through to the finish. This is a great introduction to the wines of Dominique Lafon.