2009 Clos de la Roche
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The 2009 Clos de la Roche opens with an inviting bouquet. The fruit literally hovers on the palate in a classy, understated style that is incredibly appealing, while the aromatics come back on the hypnotic, beautifully articulated finish. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034. Hubert Lignier started harvesting on September 11. The fruit was 100% destemmed. Vinification started with a few days of cold maceration followed by fermentation, with one or two punchdowns a day. The village level wines saw 20-25% new oak (some of the barrels were slightly larger 350-liter casks), while the estate used approximately 33% and 50% new barrels for the 1er Crus and Grand Crus respectively. Importer: Rosenthal Wine Merchant, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jancis Robinson MW
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Mid to dark crimson. Firm, dry, but reasonably subtle fruit even if there is a candified edge to it. Not that rich or concentrated really. Cool and introvert. (JR)
The 2009 Clos de la Roche opens with an inviting bouquet. The fruit literally hovers on the palate in a classy, understated style that is incredibly appealing, while the aromatics come back on the hypnotic, beautifully articulated finish. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034. May 2011, www.robertparker.com