“There’s a problem with the 2009 vintage in Burgundy.  It’s too attractive. So attractive that some UK merchants have already sold their allocations of the most sought-after wines. The good news, however, is that there are many delicious wines among the less famous producers and more humbly ranked vineyards. ” – Jancis RobinsonHistorically, vintages on the “nines” have produced some memorable harvests—years like 1999, 1989, 1969, 1959 and 1949 were all heralded for their extraordinary taste. 2009 keeps this streak going, a beautifully ripe vintage that delivered stellar quality for both red and white wines.This is not a vintage of village highs and lows across the Côte d’Or, as only the few vineyards hit hard by hail saw a reduction in yields. The health of the grapes was exceptional, without a trace of the rot that so often threatens the vineyards of Burgundy. 2009 was a vintage that delivered both quality and quantity. With such healthy fruit, the rigor of selection was not an issue, as is so often the case. This shines through in wines with excellent fruit quality from both the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune.Ripe, elegant and classic; 2009 is a lovely vintage. Most of the reds are rich, satiny and vibrant, with delicious red fruit; the whites juicy, aromatic, and approachable. These wines are made on their balance, as the best find a beautiful harmony of acidity, tannin, and concentration. Drinking lovely now, these wines have great ageing potential as well, living up to the high expectations set by the preceding “9” vintages with sumptuous, supple reds and luscious whites. Brightness of fruit and clarity of flavor delivers a fragrant, classic vintage, with beauty and finesse that only Burgundy can provide. Burgundy lovers please enjoy the charming and fruity reds and whites provided here today.

Stock List – Burgundy 2009 – Available Now

CHABLIS

William Fevre Chablis Bougros Cote Bouguerots Grand Cru 2009 ($89.95) $79 special 12+ bottles available
Burghound 95 points “This is a big step up in refinement, particularly aromatically with an abundance of oyster shell and tidal pool nuances that add breadth to the white flower, citrus and Chablis-style green fruit. The rich, powerful and mouth coating flavors possess real drive but also beautiful detail on the intensely mineral-driven finish that possesses outstanding length. This is really quite dry, at least within the context of the 2009 vintage. In a word, terrific.”

William Fevre Chablis Les Preuses Grand Cru 2009 ($99.95) $89 special 12+ bottles available
Wine Advocate 94 points “The 2009 Chablis Les Preuses is one of the most complete wines in this lineup. It possesses striking delineation of aromas and flavors, with nuance after nuance that emerge in the glass. It is another of the weightless wines here in that it is full of flavor but never heavy. Intense notes of minerality and smokiness grace the textured, sublime finish. This is a fabulous effort from Fevre and Didier Seguier. The Preuses is made from two parcels; the first an east-facing steep slope, the second a flatter parcel richer in clay with a southwest exposure. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. ”
Burghound 95 points “discreet touch of wood sets off fresh, cool and reserved aromas that are elegant, airy and citrusy before merging into rich, intense, pure and admirably precise medium-bodied flavors that possess really lovely balance and superb length. While there is also an almost invisible hint of wood on the backend, it should be absorbed quickly and overall, this is a spherical wine of perfect proportions and class.”

William Fevre Chablis Vaudesir Grand Cru 2009 ($89.95) $79 special 12+ bottles available
Burghound 94 points “A mildly exotic and atypically reticent nose that is ripe yet airy showcases aromas of orange peel, peach and hints of roasted nut and iodine, before leading to rich, even opulent medium plus weight flavors that are delicious, round and strikingly persistent on the mouth coating and moderately austere finish. This has really come together since I last saw it and like the Bougros, this is quite a bit more refined than I’m used to seeing. An excellent example.”

WHITE BURGUNDY

Domaine Leroy Bourgogne Aligote 2009 ($89.95) $59 special 12+ bottles available

Domaine Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 2009 ($59.95) $49 special 10 bottles available
Wine Spectator “Floral aromas add interest to this vibrant, lime- and apple-infused white. A hint of seashore leads to a racy finish.”

Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Premier Cru 2009 ($79.95) $69 special 6 bottles available
Wine Advocate 91 points “The 2009 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot shows the breadth of this site in its rich, generous fruit. Despite its size, the Morgeot retains gorgeous freshness and vivacity, although the style is very much one that emphasizes a soft, textured expression of fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2012+.”

Faiveley Bienvenues Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2009 ($269.95) $199 special 3 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 92 points “Palish green-yellow. Crushed stone, lemon-lime, hazelnut and a whiff of leesy complexity on the explosive nose. Boasts terrific density and sucrosite but with excellent acid backbone and firm minerality providing lift and shape. Best today on the long finish, which features palate-staining red grapefruit and crushed stone flavors. These 50-year-old vines are planted in deep soil, but there’s a lot of minerality in the subsoil, notes Hervet. Offers superb potential, but the 2008 may be even better.”

Louis Jadot Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2009 ($549.95) $399 special 3 bottles available
John Gilman 95+ points “The 2009 Jadot Montrachet (which hails from the Chassagne side of the vineyard, by the way) is also exceptional. The nose offers up a great and compelling mélange of apple, white peach, lemon, great minerality, floral tones and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and superbly structured, with a rock solid core of fruit, beautiful focus and balance, impeccable grip and a very long, racy and refined finish. A wonderful bottle of wine. 2020-2050′

Comte Lafon Meursault Les Charmes Premier Cru 2009 ($259.95) $219 special 2 bottles available
Burghound 92-94 points “Aromatically, this is almost a hypothetical blend of the Genevrières and the Goutte d’Or but here there is even more intensity to the mineral-inflected medium-bodied flavors that evidence really lovely purity of expression on the explosive and driving finish. This is clearly a Charmes from the upper part of the vineyard as there is none of the borderline excessive generosity of the lower portion.”

Montille Puligny Montrachet Le Cailleret Premier Cru 2009 ($189.95) $119 special 1 bottle available
Burghound 93 points “Not surprisingly, this offers a big step up in aromatic elegance with its aromas of dried acacia blossom, citrus rind, spice and wet stone where the latter element also characterizes the supple, round and intense medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent complexity and genuinely striking length. This very classy effort should age well over the medium-term.”

Olivier Leflaive Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres Premier Cru 2009 ($129.95) $95 special 10 bottles available
Burghound 91 points “Here too there is a faint whisper of sulfur that I suspect will be successfully absorbed in due course. Otherwise there is good freshness and refinement to the supple and fleshy yet well-detailed mineral-inflected flavors that possess a clean, dry, focused and solidly persistent finale.”

Domaine Leflaive Les Combettes, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru 2009 ($219.95) $179 special 3 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 93 points “Pale yellow with a green tinge.  Musky, discreet nose hints at lime and nut oil.  Dense, ripe and lush; shows sweet notes of vanilla and hazelnut but this is very tightly coiled today in the mid-palate.  Explosive on the back end, finishing with excellent breadth and flavor intensity and a slightly tannic impression.  Terrific volume here.” ST

Pousse D’or Puligny Montrachet Le Cailleret Premier Cru 2009 ($189.95) $119 special 5 bottles available
Burghound 92 points “A deft touch of wood frames lemon and moderately exotic fruit aromas that include peach, mango and pear. There is excellent richness to the full-bodied, dense and mineral-inflected flavors that culminate in a naturally sweet, sappy and generous finish. This delicious effort is blessed with plenty of dry extract and while not classic in character, it’s really quite attractive all the same”

Roche De Bellene Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2009 ($199.95) $159 special 12 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 92-94 points “Good bright yellow. Pure, perfumed aromas of lime, pineapple, spearmint and crushed rock. Juicy, steely and dense, with penetrating citrus and mineral flavors complicated by a saline quality that contributes to the wine’s savory, tactile mouth feel. Very dense, clean, precise and persistent wine that avoids austerity thanks to its touch of sweetness. Potel picked vines on the Pernand side on September 26, and also bought must from a parcel in Aloxe.”

RED BURGUNDY – COTE DE BEAUNE

Courcel Pommard Grand Clos Des Epenots Premier Cru 2009 ($129.95) $88 special 10 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 92-95 points, Burghound 92-94 points “Deep ruby-red. Black fruits, violet, licorice and minerals on the nose. Dense and ripe but sappy and not at all thick, with its impressive volume cut by violet and spice. This boasts an impressive combination of sweetness, vibrancy and powerful underlying structure. Finishes with saline and chocolate notes and excellent lift. Offers superb potential.”st

Domaine Des Croix Beaune Pertuisots Premier Cru 2009 ($64.95) $49 special 3 bottles available
Burghound 89-91 points “A more refined and slightly riper nose reflect notes of cassis and dark berry fruit aromas that complement well the textured, supple and mouth coating flavors that possess good mid-palate concentration and enough dry extract to buffer well the firm tannic spine on the lingering finish. This is really quite pretty.”

Dugat-Py Pommard Levriere Vieille Vigne 2009 ($229.95) $149 special 10 bottles available
Burghound 89-92 points “A very ripe nose features nose of plum, cassis and warm earth aromas that lead to rich, full-bodied and very serious big-bodied flavors that possess excellent mid-palate concentration and a sappy, long and mouth coating finish. This is an exceptionally good villages.”

Follin-Arbelet Aloxe Corton Clos du Chapitre Premier Cru 2009 ($89.95) $66 special 2 bottles available
Burghound 89-91 points “This is also relatively high-toned with an exuberant nose of dried rose petals, violets and red pinot fruit aromas that slide gracefully into the rich yet precise flavors that exude a fine minerality on the complex and solidly persistent finish. This isn’t as structured or complex as the Vercots though it’s finer.”

Girardin Pommard Les Vignots 2009 ($49.95) $33 special 6 bottles available

Henri Boillot Volnay Les Caillerets Premier Cru 2009 ($169.95) $99 special 10 bottles available
Burghound 93 points “Very mild reduction suppresses the red berry fruit somewhat but the notes of mocha, plum, stone and spice still shine through. The rich, minerally and impressively concentrated flavors brim with dry extract that buffers the solid tannic spine on the elegant, pure and balanced finish. Lovely.”

Jadot Chorey Les Beaune 2009 ($33.95) $21.90 special 12 bottles available
Jadot Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Lavieres 2009 ($39.95) $29 special 12 bottles available
Jadot Savigny-Les-Beaune Les Vergelesses 2009 ($39.95) $29 special 12+ bottles available
Jadot Pernand-Vergelesses Rouge 2009 ($39.95) $27 special 1 bottle available

Jadot Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru 2009 ($89.95) $69 special 1 bottle available
Wine Spectator 92 points “Though ripe with cherry and plum flavors, this red is also fresh and well-toned, courtesy of its rigid tannins. All the elements are in the right proportions, with a nice marriage of fruit and tannins on the finish. Best from 2015 through 2024. 90 cases imported.”

Louis Boillot Volnay Les Brouillards Premier Cru 2009 ($84.95) $59 special 6 bottles available
Burghound 90-92 points “This is also wonderfully expressive with its mix of upper and lower register red berry fruits, earth and mineral hints that carry over to the rich but detailed medium-bodied flavors that also evidence plenty of minerality on the generous, balanced, long and relatively refined finish. This is actually rather powerful and while fine, it’s not quite as fine as the Les Angles yet makes up for this with the heightened sense of underlying tension.”

Rapet Pernand Vergelesses Les Belles Filles 2009 ($44.95) $29 special 6 bottles available
Burghound “This is a ripe Pernand with very pretty aromas of red berries and plum nuances that lead to earthy and mildly rustic middle weight flavors that possess good punch and plenty of verve on the moderately persistent finish. This should drink well young but offer a few years of development potential as well.”

Roche De Bellene Vosne Romanee Malconsorts Premier Cru 2009 ($219.95) $189 special 12+ bottles available
Burghound 91-94 points “This is presently the spiciest of the three Vosne 1ers in the range which adds plenty of background nuance and complexity to the red currant, plum and cassis aromas. The earthy and relatively powerful big-bodied flavors possess excellent intensity and copious amounts of dry extract that coats the palate on the hugely long finish. Despite the youthful expressiveness presently being displayed, this is really quite a serious effort that I suspect will shut down for a good while as it’s clearly built to age.”

Michel Sarrazin Maranges 2009 ($31.95) $26.60 special 2 bottles available

Violot Guillemard Beaune Clos Des Mouches 2009 ($69.95) $59 special 8 bottles available
Burghound 90 points “A soupçon of wood does not interfere with the transparency of the very fresh mineral-inflected red pinot fruit aromas that complement the equally fresh and energetic middle weight flavors that possess good mid-palate density and culminate in a racy, detailed and focused finish. Lovely and while this is not especially complex at present, the underlying material is such that it appears that more depth will develop.”

Violot Guillemard Pommard Clos de Derriere St. Jean Premier Cru 2009 ($99.95) $79 special 10 bottles available
Burghound 92 points “This is also ultra-elegant, high-toned and admirably pure with essence of red pinot fruit trimmed in hints of underbrush merging seamlessly into detailed and lightly mineral-infused flavors that possess excellent mid-palate concentration and absolutely impeccable balance. An ageworthy Pommard of finesse and refinement.”

Violot Guillemard Pommard Les Epenots Premier Cru 2009 ($119.95) $89 special 4 bottles available
Burghound 93 points “A pure and soft red berry fruit nose that is elegant, airy and solidly complex is trimmed in a judicious amount of wood. The suave, seductive and beautifully textured flavors coat the palate with dry extract that renders the otherwise firm tannic spine less prominent on the strikingly well-balanced finish. This is really quite classy and stylish and should make for a terrific Epenots in 10 to 12 years. Highly recommended.”

RED BURGUNDY – COTE DE NUITS
Chateau De La Tour Clos De Vougeot Grand Cru 2009 ($199.95) $119 special 11 bottles available
Burghound 94 points “Visible but reasonably well-integrated wood sets off somber, very ripe and distinctly earthy dark berry fruit liqueur aromas. There is impressive richness to the powerful broad-shouldered flavors that brim with dry extract that does an excellent job of buffering the very firm tannins on the beautifully balanced, long and quite serious finish.”

Chevillon Nuits-St-George Les Roncieres Premier Cru 2009 ($99.95) $69 special 12+ bottles available
Burghound 91-93 points “Moderate wood influence does not unduly hamper the attractiveness of the otherwise fresh and bright earthy and high-toned red pinot fruit suffused nose. The rich and solidly structured medium-bodied flavors possess copious amounts of mid-palate sap, which is a good thing because the impressively persistent finish is firm to the point of being chewy. This is potentially the best example of the Chevillon Roncières that I have ever seen from cask though note that patience will be required.”

Chezeaux Nuits St Georges Aux Boudots Premier Cru 2009 ($69.95) $59 special 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2009 Vosne-Romanee Aux Boudots is a rather delicate, understated wine laced with crushed berries, spices and flowers. Silky tannins frame the graceful, feminine finish. The open bouquet and accessible personality make the Boudots a touch more pleasurable today than the Chaumes, but both are gorgeous. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029.”

Chezeaux Nuits St Georges 2009 ($59.95) $49 special 7 bottles available
Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2009 Nuits St. Georges is another terrific village wine. It shows fabulous vibrancy along with a crystalline purity that is totally beguiling. There is an element of slight firmness here that will require bottle age to soften, but this is a dazzling bottle that only needs time, and the tannins only serve to balance and preserve the integrity of the fruit. This is a gorgeous wine at the village level. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.”

Chezeaux Vosne Romanee 2009 ($59.95) $49 special 2 bottles available

Domaine et Selection Bonnes Mares Elevage L. Ponsot 2009 ($349.95) $319 special 5 bottles available

Domaine et Selection Chambertin Elevage L. Ponsot 2009 ($349.95) $319 special 3 bottles available

Domaine et Selection Echezeaux Elevage L. Ponsot 2009 ($249.95) $219 special 4 bottles available

d’Ardhuy Clos Des Langres Cote de Nuits Monopole 2009 ($44.95) $36 special 1 bottle available
Burghound 89 points ‘OUTSTANDING’ “A ripe but relatively high-toned nose offers up notes of raspberry, red currants and rose petals that precede supple, round and appealingly detailed flavors that evidence a subtle stoniness on the beautifully well-balanced and focused finish. This is less rustic than usual and really quite pretty. Worth a look.”

Pierre Damoy Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2009 ($219.95) $179 special 9 bottles available
Wine Advocate 92 points “The 2009 Chapelle-Chambertin floats across the palate with delicate red berries, flowers and sweet spices. Highly expressive, perfumed aromatics are woven throughout, while silky tannins convey an impression of pure sensuality. I especially like the way the Chapelle freshens up in the glass, always a good sign for the future. Of the 2009s I tasted from bottle, the Chapelle is the one wine that appears a bit reticent today. Pierre Damoy’s 2009s have turned out magnificently. Damoy remains one of my favorite under-the-radar growers. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.”

Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 2009 ($399.95) $299 special 3 bottles available
Wine Advocate 91-94 points “The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is a totally seamless, opulent wine that caresses the palate with layers of intense fruit. Full-bodied and rich to the finish, the 1er Cru is flat-out beautiful. This authoritative Burgundy will require patience, but it is striking in is harmony. In 2009 the 1er Cru is made from parcels in Les Corbeaux and Les Perrieres, as Dugat made the decision to vinify and age the Fontenys separately in this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2024-2039.”

Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Champeaux Premier Cru 2009 ($429.95) $289 special 2 bottles available
Wine Advocate 93-96 points “The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux is one of the richest, darkest wines in this lineup. The Champeaux is a decidedly opulent wine that emphasizes sheer extract of fruit over aromatic complexity. There is plenty of underlying tannic material, but the tannins are totally buried by the sheer depth of the fruit. Anticipated maturity: 2024-2039.”

Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Coeur De Roi Vieilles Vignes 2009 ($249.95) $129 special 10 bottles available
Wine Advocate 91-93 points “The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Coeur du Roi is a dark, inward wine. It shows serious weight and density in its dark fruit and sensual personality. A blast of smoke, licorice and menthol informs the long, beautifully delineated finish. Anticipated maturity: 2024-2039.”

Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Petite Chapelle Premier Cru 2009 ($429.95) $339 special 5 bottles available
Wine Advocate 92-95 points “The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle opens with a sensual, exotic bouquet. Layers of crisp, nuanced fruit follow effortlessly as this seductive wine shows off its pedigree. Full-bodied and supple on the palate, the magnificent Petite Chapelle conquers all of the senses. The finish is breathtaking and eternal. This is a dazzling effort from Dugat-Py. Anticipated maturity: 2024-2039.”

Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2009 ($159.95) $99 special 11 bottles available
Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes shows more freshness and elegance than the 2010. Ripe red berries, flowers and mint come together nicely in this supple, pliant Gevrey. Floral notes reappear on the finish, adding brightness and lift. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.”
Burghound 90 points “This is very ripe yet fresh with the stems contributing a distinct floral influence to the pure black pinot fruit, earth and wet stone aromas. There is excellent richness to the dense and very serious medium-bodied flavors where the underlying structural elements are notably ripe. One aspect of this that I very much like is that despite the high level of ripeness, there is good energy and freshness. A fine villages that could be drunk young.”

Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Les Evocelles 2009 ($249.95) $149 special 6 bottles available
Wine Advocate 90-92 points “The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles is deep, dark and sensual in its inviting layers of dark fruit, spices and menthol. Clean, mineral notes frame the long, intensely satisfying finish. This saw 100% new oak, but you would hardly know it based on the wine’s exceptional balance. Anticipated maturity: 2024-2049.”

Dugat-Py Vosne-Romanee Vieilles Vignes 2009 ($249.95) $149 special 8 bottles available
Wine Advocate 90-93 points “The 2009 Vosne-Romanee Vieilles Vignes is a sweet, sensual wine graced with exquisite depth in its spiced dark red fruit. Mineral notes add to a sense of thrust as the wine works its way through to the intense, textured finish. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.”

Domaine Dujac Morey St Denis Premier Cru 2009 ($249.95) $149 special 6 bottles available
Wine Advocate 91 points “The 2009 Morey St. Denis 1er Cru is a blend of three vineyards; mostly Ruchots with some Clos Sorbe and Charrieres. The blend usually includes fruit from Millandes, but in 2009 that parcel was being replanted. This is an impressive wine graced with layers of dark red fruit. Mint and minerals add complexity on the focused, textured finish. The 1er Cru was bottled in January 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.”

Dupont Tisserandot Gevrey Chambertin 2009 ($59.95) $44 special 7 bottles available
Burghound 88-91 points “A slightly riper and more complex if less elegant aromatic profile speaks of game, underbrush and dark berry fruit aromas that complement well the earthy, rich, concentrated and serious medium-bodied flavors that possess firm tannins and fine balance on the solidly long finish. This is quite good and worth considering for its level.”

Faiveley Chambolle Musigny Les Fuees Premier Cru 2009 ($199.95) $129 special 6 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 91-93 points “Bright red-ruby. Highly perfumed aromas of black raspberry, mocha and coffee. Very ripe on the palate but juicy, tight and gripping, with superb energy to its dark berry, floral and mineral flavors. Finishes with some superripe notes and firm tannic spine. Really refreshes the palate on the very long finish. This really grew on me.”

Faiveley Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru 2009 ($299.95) $249 special 1 bottle available
Stephen Tanzer 94-97 points “Good deep red. Ineffably complex aromas of wild red fruits, menthol, white pepper, minerals and powdered stone. A wine of great nobility, a bit imploded on entry, then wonderfully complex and aromatic in the middle, with terrific sappiness and energy to the lightly saline flavors of red fruits, spices, licorice and crushed stone. The rising, endless finish titillates the taste buds. This makes the Latricieres seem dry in comparison. ”

Faiveley Nuits St Georges Aux Vignerondes Premier Cru 2009 ($69.95) $59 special 12+ bottles available
Burghound 90-93 points “Here the fruit runs towards the blue side of the spectrum with aromas of blue berry, plum and violets that is in keeping with the extremely rich and mouth coating medium weight flavors that possess a seductive mouth feel even though the tannins that surface on the balanced, long and serious finish are rather firm.”

Follin-Arbelet Romanee St Vivant Grand Cru 2009 ($499.95) $333 special 12 bottles available
Burghound 92-94 points “A ripe and exuberantly spicy nose also features an expansive range of fruit aromas that include red, blue and black berries plus plum nuances. The rich, seductive and mouth coating flavors are underpinned by phenolically mature tannins and excellent length where a touch of menthol surfaces. If there is a nit, it seems that this does not have the same level of energy of the best in the range but at this stage of development, this could easily change.”

Forey Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2009 ($199.95) $119 special 1 bottle available
Burghound & Stephen Tanzer 91 points “This is very ripe with black cherry liqueur, plum, earth and violet aromas leading to opulent and impressively concentrated broad-shouldered flavors that culminate in a persistent finish. As one would reasonably expect, there is plenty of youthful austerity present on the very firm and chewy finish as well as a noticeable point of bitterness. Again, my score assume that the bitterness will eventually be resolved.”

Forey Nuits Saint Georges 2009 ($79.95) $59 special 3 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer & Wine Advocate 89 points “Good full red.  Fairly fresh aromas of black cherry, licorice, violet and menthol.  A big, sweet fruit bomb in the mouth, with a distinct fleshiness to the slightly medicinal black cherry flavors.  This has very good stuffing to support its tannins.  Boasts fresher fruit than the Morey or Vosne bottlings.  Finishes with dusty tannins and good length.”WA

Georges Noellat Nuits St Georges Les Boudots Premier Cru 2009 ($99.95) $79 special 9 bottles available

Georges Noellat Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts Premier Cru 2009 ($99.95) $79 special 12+ bottles available

Jean Grivot Nuits St Georges Roncieres Premier Cru 2009 ($149.95) $99 special 12+ bottles available
Wine Advocate 92 points “Smoke, incense and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from the 2009 Nuits St. Georges Roncieres. This is a powerful incisive wine loaded with dark fruit and minerals. All of the elements meld together gracefully, showing tremendous energy and vibrancy, especially on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.”

Jean Grivot Vosne Romanee 2009 ($69.95) $59 special 12+ bottles available
Stephen Tanzer & Burghound 88-90 points “Good full red. Expressive aromas of raspberry, spices, flowers and minerals. Juicy and fruit-driven, with a suggestion of chocolatey ripeness lifted by flowers. Begins rather generous but finishes with good nervosite and suave tannins. An attractive village wine in the making.”ST

Harmand-Geoffroy Gevrey Chambertin Clos Prieur Premier Cru 2009 ($69.96) $59 special 8 bottles available
Wine Advocate 91 points “The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur emerges from the glass with layers of dark fruit, minerals, white flowers and spices. It shows considerable depth and finesse in the deep, fruit-driven style that is the hallmark at this address. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.”

Louis Jadot Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2009 ($179.95) $119 special 4 bottles available
Wine Advocate 90-92 points “The 2009 Charmes-Chambertin shows excellent suppleness in its round fruit. This is a generous, open style with good balance, even if the wine lacks the sheer excitement of the best selections here. Bright red fruits and flowers inform the open, accessible finish. The Charmes is made from purchased wine. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027.”

Louis Jadot Clos De La Roche Grand Cru 2009 ($249.95) $149 special 11 bottles available
Wine Advocate 92-95 points “The 2009 Clos de la Roche comes across as big, powerful and a touch heavy-handed. This shows tons of richness and depth but lacks the sheer excitement of the estate’s finest wines. The Clos de la Roche is made from purchased wine. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034.”

Lous Jadot Clos St Denis Domaine Gagey 2009 ($319.95) $199 special 3 bottles available
Burghound 91-94 points “(from 90+ year old vines that are worked by horse). A ripe and notably somber but attractively spicy nose blends both red and blue berry fruit with earth nuances that can also be found on the rich, round, supple and refined medium-bodied flavors that possess moderately good, if not truly special, depth and length. However, like the Clos de Vougeot, it just feels as though there is more here than is presently being reflected and again, my score reflects this optimism that it will surface in time.”

Louis Jadot Gevrey Chambertin Estournelles St Jacques Premier Cru 2009 ($129.95) $79 special 3 bottles available
Wine Advocate 91-93 points “The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Estournelles St. Jacques emerges from the glass with explosive dark fruit. This is an especially large scaled, big style of Gevrey, but all of the elements come together nicely in the glass. The tannins turn incisive on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.”

Louis Jadot Gevrey Chambertin Petite Chapelle Premier Cru 2009 ($109.95) $59 special 2 bottles available

Louis Jadot Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009 ($319.95) $199 special 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 92-94 points “The 2009 Grands-Echezeaux is a fresh, vibrant wine. Minerality takes center stage in this perfumed, sweet Burgundy. The clenched style calls for patience, but the wine’s potential seems quite high. The finish is vibrant and impeccably polished in every way. The Grands-Echezeaux is made from purchased wine. Not surprisingly, this is totally different in style from the Echezeaux. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034.”
Burghound 92-95 points “This is noticeably more restrained, indeed even backwards, than the Ech but even so there is better aromatic complexity and breadth to the otherwise similar nose. There is good power and muscle to the intense, concentrated and well-detailed medium-weight plus flavors that possess a seductively textured, energetic and focused finale that really coats the mouth with extract. I quite like this as the linear finish displays excellent depth of material. For those who have the patience to wait, this should prove to be a superb effort in time.”

Louis Jadot Marsannay 2009 ($39.95) $24 special 1 bottles available
Burghound 87-89 points “A distinctly earthy yet quite pretty, indeed even somewhat perfumed nose of raspberry and cherry aromas leads to detailed, supple and delicious middle weight flavors where the tannins are only mildly rustic on the firm but not tough and slightly warm finish. This should offer 4 to 6 years of improvement.”

JJ Confuron Clos De Vougeot Grand Cru 2009 ($189.95) $149 special 1 bottle available
Burghound 91-94 points “A deft application of wood allows the pure and densely fruited nose of red pinot and violet aromas to shine through. The big-bodied and admirably concentrated flavors are underpinned by relatively fine tannins and notably less austerity than usual on the strikingly long finish. This is very solid though perhaps a bit more forward than is typical for this wine.”

Domaine Rene Leclerc Gevrey Chambertin 2009 ($59.95) $39 special 12+ bottles available
Burghound notes “A reserved nose speaks of pungent earth and fresh red currant aromas that slide seamlessly into nicely rich and voluminous flavors that are also very forward and open on the balanced, persistent and sappy finish. This should benefit from 4 to 6 years of cellar time.”

Leroy Vosne Romanee Les Beaux Monts Premier Cru 2009 ($999.95) $799 special 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 96 points “The 2009 Vosne-Romanee Les Beaux Monts bursts from the glass with dazzling fruit that covers every inch of the palate. Sweet dark fruit, spices, tar and leather are some of the notes that flesh out on the stunning, multi-dimensional finish. This is a dazzling wine endowed with tons of class and sheer pedigree. It is not to be missed. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.”

Leroy Vosne Romanee Les Genevrieres 2009 ($699.95) $499 special 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 95+ points “The 2009 Vosne-Romanee Aux Genaivrieres opens with delicate spice notes, then explodes on the mid-palate with waves of flavor. Sweet crushed rose petal notes develop in the glass, weaving through the eternal finish. This is a gorgeous, fleshy wine graced with exquisite class. I especially like the way the Genaivrieres fleshes out on the finish. Frankly, its hard to move on to the next wine after this. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029.”

Meo Camuzet Nuits St Georges Aux Murgers Premier Cru 2009 ($219.95) $199 special 6 bottles available
Wine Spectator 95 points “This rich red is saturated with black cherry, blackberry, licorice and mineral aromas and flavors. Its texture is supple, yet there’s plenty of grip, and the concentrated fruit flavors pulse through the resonant finish. Fresh and harmonious. Best from 2015 through 2032. 10 cases imported.”

Ponsot Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2009 ($399.95) $249 special 3 bottles available
Burghound 93-95 points “Somewhat surprisingly, here the nose is even more elegant than that of the Griotte with its cool, airy and pure red cherry-liqueur, spice and essence of liquid minerality suffused nose that leads to dense, intense and equally mineral-driven big-bodied but refined flavors, all wrapped in a beautifully detailed, explosively long and youthfully austere finish. This is a serious and quite restrained effort that will require the better part of two decades to reach its full apogee.”

Pousse d’Or Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses Premier Cru 2009 ($399.95) $319 special 6 bottles available
Burghound 94 points “A spicy, pure and expansive nose features a ripe mix of red currant, blue berry, plum and violet aromas that slide seamlessly into rich, generous and well-detailed mineral-inflected flavors that are shaped by very firm but phenolically mature tannins. There is an impeccable sense of balance to the serious, firm and mouth coating finish. This stylish and classy effort should repay well 12 to 15 years of cellar time.”

Pousse d’Or Clos De La Roche Grand Cru 2009 ($319.95) $199 special 1 bottle available
Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2009 Clos de la Roche saturates the palate with tons of fruit. Despite its richness, the Clos de la Roche remains brilliant through and through, with dazzling elegance and an intense, powerful finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2044. ”

Jacques Prieur Chambertin Grand Cru 2009 ($379.95) $299 special 1 bottle available
Burghound 92-95 points “Moderate reduction renders the nose difficult to read though there is good energy to the cool, reserved and tight broad-shouldered flavors that are stunningly complex and hugely long on the mineral-driven finish. This is a seriously impressive effort that just oozes class.”

Jacques Prieur Clos De Vougeot Grand Cru 2009 ($299.95) $179 special 6 bottles available
Burghound 92-94 points “Somewhat surprisingly, this is every bit as elegant as the Bressandes with a ripe nose that includes floral elements to the red currant and black berry fruit aromas. There is excellent density to the quite serious, brooding and concentrated medium weight plus flavors that exude plenty of dry extract that buffers the otherwise very firm yet fine tannins that add to the mild finishing austerity on the explosively long finish. Prieur’s Clos de Vougeot is rarely top flight given the position of the vines yet in years like 2009 where position with the Clos is less important, an excellent wine can be fashioned and such is the case with this one.”

Jacques Prieur Echezeaux Grand Cru 2009 ($399.95) $289 special 4 bottles available
Burghound 92-94 points “A very ripe and highly expressive nose offers up a beguiling array of spice elements that include soy, hoisin and anise that add breadth to the violet and plum liqueur aromas. There is excellent volume to the rich, concentrated and velvet-textured big-bodied flavors that brim with dry extract on the balanced, deep and seriously persistent finish. This is an excellent Ech with plenty of aging potential.”

Serafin Chambolle Musigny Les Baudes Premier Cru 2009 ($159.95) $109 special 12+ bottles available
Wine Advocate 91-93 points “The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Baudes is one of the more open, radiant wines in this lineup. There is an unabashed sexiness to the fruit that is quite beautiful. This shows superb intensity and juiciness all the way through to the round, finish. The Baudes comes from a parcel next to de Vogue’s vineyards in Bonnes Mares. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029.”

Serafin Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2009 ($279.95) $219 special 5 bottles available
Wine Advocate 95+ points “The 2009 Charmes-Chambertin is striking, even if it is an infant today. Graceful and weightless through to the finish, the 2009 impresses for its balance, freshness and overall sense of structure. This is far from and easygoing 2009. It will require at least a decade to enter the early part of its drinking window. Here, too the integration of fruit and structure is superb. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034.”

Serafin Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2009 ($99.95) $69 special 12 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 90 points “Medium red.  Full-blown aromas of coffee, mocha and game.  Less fruity than the basic village wine but dense, sweet and nicely fresh, with a deep middle and plenty of medicinal reserve.  Finishes with substantial dusty tannins and persistent notes of chocolate, coffee and underbrush.”

Serafin Gevrey Chambertin Les Corbeaux Premier Cru 2009 ($139.95) $89 special 12 bottles available
Stephen Tanzer 91 points “Juicy, precise aromas of red berries, cherry, spices and mocha, plus a whiff of menthol.  Juicy, fine-grained and densely packed but a bit medicinal today.  For all its richness this communicates an impression of weightlessness.  In fact, this wine is downright balanced and bright.  Firmly tannic and dusty but not dry.  Finishes long and lively.”

Serafin Gevrey Chambertin Le Fontenys Premier Cru 2009 ($159.95) $109 special 3 bottles available
Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Fontenys is layered with dark cherries, flowers, spices and menthol. This is an especially fleshy, textured Gevrey. The showy personality of the vintage comes through, but there is also plenty of underlying structure and vibrancy. I especially like the intensity of the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029.”

Serafin Morey St Denis Les Millandes Premier Cru 2009 ($159.95) $99 special 12+ bottles available
Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2009 Morey St. Denis Millandes is fabulous. It boasts a great combination of rich, dark fruit and powerful structure. Today the wine is already starting to shut down, something that bodes quite well for the future. Mint, flowers, spices and licorice stain the palate on the deep, resonant finish. This is a brilliant showing from Christian Serafin. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029.”

Vougeraie Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2009 ($299.95) $235 special 8 bottles available
Burghound 92-95 points “50% whole clusters. An intensely floral and spicy nose that is wonderfully elegant and admirably pure speaks of wet stone, red currant plus warm earth and sauvage hints that transfer to the muscular but precise and mineral-inflected big-bodied flavors that possess copious amounts of dry extract that buffers the very firm tannins and allowing for perfect balance on the mouth coating and linear finish. A classic Bonnes Mares that will require 15 to 20 years to arrive at its majority.”