2009 Pousse Horizontal. All wines got 4-12 hrs slow ox. Notes from Day 2 open. On the nose: black tea, black fruit, bramble. On the palate: lovely acidity, slightly rustic black and red fruit, a touch of muddled mulberry, and finely grained tannin on the finish. Yum.
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this hasn't moved much since last bottle in late 2021; some french funk to start, big still somewhat primary fruit with black tea on the finish; still young on day three; needs time.
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Still very closed on both nose and palate even after 3 hours airing. Nevertheless there is a lot of potential in this wine. Very powerful wine. The good news is the tannins are fine but firm but no rusticity. It is currently quite blocky and introverted but you can feel and taste the quality and richness. I’ll leave the rest of my bottles for at least 5-8 years.
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Nose of earth, cranberry, spice, quite attractive palate is tart earth, cranberry, raspberry, a little dirt in there, nice acidity, long tart finish. Very nice. Served with sockeye salmon with Tom Douglas rub and matched nicely. Would buy again.
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A more masculine styled Burgundy, this wine has loads of complexity and is constantly evolving in the glass. At less than 100 a bottle, this is a great value that all Burgundy lovers can appreciate. This wine is grand cru quality. Drink or Hold.
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Still deep and dark, serious, although a little closed on the palate at present. Shrill as a result. Long. Stlil a little primary, herbs on the palate. Good, but will be much much better in 5 years.
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Drank a coravin'ed glass on day 1 which was fairly tannic. Then uncorked remaining wine and slow ox'ed for about 2h on day 2 before drinking the bottle over the following 2h. Garnet color with translucent rim. On the nose fine wood spices, sous bois. On the palate red fruit, again notes of forest (floor) and even a touch of vegetables (some whole cluster fermentation I suppose here), overall still a bit tight with elevated acidity and medium (-) tannins, good length. Unlike many 2009, this does not show any of the generous or fruit forward profile but instead comes across as serious and strict. A very good wine and continued improving throughout the evening even though I must say that I more respect than truly enjoy these red Burgundies from the Cote de Beaune. Hold another 3 years or so. 91+
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According to the prescribed drinking window, I opened this too early. However, I found this Pinot expressive, balanced, and open for business. It may get better, but it is darn excellent right now. Acid level was just right, and there was bright fruit with some nice spice hints. Extremely enjoyable Pommard.
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Tuesday Night Double Blind $50+ (Alpharetta, GA): See through ruby with pale rim; sulfur is strong, roses, cinnamon; some firmness to the tannin, very red fruit, strong acid, tense, nice richness to the fruit; good but wait longer.
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P&P for a family dinner, it needed some time to open up. We let it sit for an hour and then we tasted the spice and appreciated the high tannins recognizing it needs more cellar time. Drinks like Tyrion, notes of cherry and pepper. Definitely has potential so the other bottles can wait.
Saturday Night Double Blind, $40+ (Bin 75): Bright rose crimson to rim with see through core; spicy red fruit, cherry Jolly Rancher, vanilla, limestone, exotic spice; spice continues onto the palate, leaner, focused, limestone, clove, sour cherry, cranberry, fresh, great texture- more elegant and Volnay-like; delicious.
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The wine looks violet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. The body is medium. The wine has polished texture. The wine finishes short. The wine has low acidity.
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5/6/2023 - Aravind Asok wrote:
2009 Pousse Horizontal. All wines got 4-12 hrs slow ox. Notes from Day 2 open. On the nose: black tea, black fruit, bramble. On the palate: lovely acidity, slightly rustic black and red fruit, a touch of muddled mulberry, and finely grained tannin on the finish. Yum.
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3/3/2023 - wabi47 wrote: 90 Points
this hasn't moved much since last bottle in late 2021; some french funk to start, big still somewhat primary fruit with black tea on the finish; still young on day three; needs time.
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5/29/2022 - hiker_guy Likes this wine:
We’ll received at a get together tonight .
I rec add lol it being excellent .
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11/6/2021 - wabi47 Likes this wine: 89 Points
tight and tart earth, then black tea, then cranberry; on the finish, the fruit fades first, then the acidity, then the black tea. Hold
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11/7/2020 - Pverd wrote: 89 Points
Still very closed on both nose and palate even after 3 hours airing. Nevertheless there is a lot of potential in this wine. Very powerful wine. The good news is the tannins are fine but firm but no rusticity. It is currently quite blocky and introverted but you can feel and taste the quality and richness. I’ll leave the rest of my bottles for at least 5-8 years.
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3/8/2020 - hiker_guy Likes this wine:
Brought to a beef bourguignon dinner at friends.
This worked very well with the meal though was overshadowed by a Rayas and Cornas
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1/17/2020 - Hanibal wrote: 90 Points
still closed
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11/9/2019 - hiker_guy Likes this wine:
Nose of earth, cranberry, spice, quite attractive
palate is tart earth, cranberry, raspberry, a little dirt in there, nice acidity, long tart finish. Very nice.
Served with sockeye salmon with Tom Douglas rub and matched nicely.
Would buy again.
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10/26/2019 - DoriG Likes this wine: 90 Points
Took some time to open up but was great after 4-5 hours. Powerful and complex, fruity with nice earth. Lovely wine
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4/27/2019 - UFGators Likes this wine: 94 Points
A more masculine styled Burgundy, this wine has loads of complexity and is constantly evolving in the glass. At less than 100 a bottle, this is a great value that all Burgundy lovers can appreciate. This wine is grand cru quality. Drink or Hold.
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10/8/2018 - cc.smith44@gmail.com wrote: 90 Points
This is an excellent wine for the price. Found this wine to be more fruit forward than other Pommards
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7/20/2018 - WillersC wrote: 89 Points
Still deep and dark, serious, although a little closed on the palate at present. Shrill as a result. Long. Stlil a little primary, herbs on the palate. Good, but will be much much better in 5 years.
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7/16/2018 - pavel_p Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank a coravin'ed glass on day 1 which was fairly tannic. Then uncorked remaining wine and slow ox'ed for about 2h on day 2 before drinking the bottle over the following 2h. Garnet color with translucent rim. On the nose fine wood spices, sous bois. On the palate red fruit, again notes of forest (floor) and even a touch of vegetables (some whole cluster fermentation I suppose here), overall still a bit tight with elevated acidity and medium (-) tannins, good length. Unlike many 2009, this does not show any of the generous or fruit forward profile but instead comes across as serious and strict. A very good wine and continued improving throughout the evening even though I must say that I more respect than truly enjoy these red Burgundies from the Cote de Beaune. Hold another 3 years or so. 91+
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6/5/2017 - SteveVermeer Likes this wine: 92 Points
A fruit forward Burgundy with a powerful nose and long finish. Will be interesting to see how this develops, should be better in 5 years.
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2/12/2017 - up4wine wrote: 93 Points
According to the prescribed drinking window, I opened this too early. However, I found this Pinot expressive, balanced, and open for business. It may get better, but it is darn excellent right now. Acid level was just right, and there was bright fruit with some nice spice hints. Extremely enjoyable Pommard.
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11/29/2016 - Rezy13 wrote:
Tuesday Night Double Blind $50+ (Alpharetta, GA): See through ruby with pale rim; sulfur is strong, roses, cinnamon; some firmness to the tannin, very red fruit, strong acid, tense, nice richness to the fruit; good but wait longer.
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2/18/2016 - Drankard wrote: 94 Points
This shows lovely depth and richness with outstanding precision and balance. This is going to be excellent!
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1/9/2016 - brummy7 Likes this wine: 87 Points
P&P for a family dinner, it needed some time to open up. We let it sit for an hour and then we tasted the spice and appreciated the high tannins recognizing it needs more cellar time. Drinks like Tyrion, notes of cherry and pepper. Definitely has potential so the other bottles can wait.
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8/16/2014 - Rezy13 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Saturday Night Double Blind, $40+ (Bin 75): Bright rose crimson to rim with see through core; spicy red fruit, cherry Jolly Rancher, vanilla, limestone, exotic spice; spice continues onto the palate, leaner, focused, limestone, clove, sour cherry, cranberry, fresh, great texture- more elegant and Volnay-like; delicious.
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5/8/2014 - RoryMcI Likes this wine: 92 Points
The wine looks violet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. The body is medium. The wine has polished texture. The wine finishes short. The wine has low acidity.
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11/19/2012 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
3rd day open and its awesome on the nose -- spice, sweet cherry fruit, rather amazing. And this is day three.
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12/28/2011 - WillersC wrote: 93 Points
Big, serious tannin, soo much potential. Give it time but it will get there.
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12/22/2011 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Such a complex nose, such a tight grip. Needs time but its going to be a beauty.
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12/17/2011 - astroman wrote:
Burgundy 2009 Tasting with a few others: Cannot remember much...
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