Not too different than a year ago. It is still holding well. That said, it still seems like it's faded, so this will not last long in my opinion. Out of curiosity, I'll keep my last bottle three more years. I'll report where this goes.
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Wow! This has certainly changed in the last 3 years. Boy has this dropped weight. It's as if was on weight watchers for the past two years. There's very little sweetness left and it's mostly wooden and earthy notes. The red fruit is still lingering in the background but it feels like I'm drinking a completely different wine. It is drinking more like a good Bourgogne than a Vosne unfortunately. Still enjoyable but it may be time to pop.
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Slightly damp soil, spices, cumin, hint of apple; rounded, moderately long lived, slight tannin present, spices, a bit of heat, slightly plump, quite pleasant
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color has a purple hue to light garnet in the rim, showing more brick color in the rim than I would have expected for the age, though then again it isn't an expensive Burgundy.
The nose is dense, strong notes of old wood, damp earth, I know there's jammier fruit in there somewhere but it's strongly overridden by the stronger earth notes.
medium light body in the mouth, nice balance of acid and alcohol up front. New oak, dense, but convoluted fruit. I can't pick out any specific fruit notes. Very interesting herbal notes on the finish. Very clean, almost cilantro finish. Lingers for a good length of time despite the lighter mouth feel. Tannin is soft.
*Day 2*
I drank a single glass on day one so most of the bottle is left. Today the nose has changed. The earth notes have subsided and given way to surprisingly ripe fruit. A really nice mingle of ripe strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry. Fruit is confirmed with the palate. I really enjoy day 2. With a young wine like this I really think an hour or so in the decanter could get it to this place, though the opening notes were enjoyable to experience as well.
My one recommendation, as is often the case with younger, less expensive burgundies, I would serve this cooler than you might want. even close to cellar temp of 55F. Otherwise you do get some unpleasant heat from the alcohol in your nose.
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First bottle I pop from my trip to Burgundy. Bright ruby red, the color of youth. Potent nose of raspberry, red fruits and cedar. A bit heavy handed on the oak but the fruit and the vintage can take it. On the palate, as supple as Vosne can be. Sweet and spicy midcore, good weight, unctuous, borderline fat. May be a bit too ripe for my taste but there’s no denying it; this is a fun, slutty wine that is sinfully good. Well done JD!
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Dark ruby color and clear. Pleasant nose, although a bit restrained. On the palate, ripe red fruit, some minerality, smooth and elegant with some remaining grip. A very good village wine that can be enjoyed now, but will probably continue to evolve for a few years.
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Burg group tasting, had four burgs at 90pts, this was the best of the four, awarded one point, nice bright nose, flowers at the close, easy mouth feel, great drinking wine
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An Evening with Laurent Drouhin (USQ): Spicy! It's funny how the three villages tonight showed exactly like they were supposed to, even in a vintage like 2009, which is supposed to hide terroir a little. Very rich fruit, but not as well defined and focused as the Chambolle. 25% new oak. 88-90
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8/14/2019 - DoubleMagnum wrote: 90 Points
Not too different than a year ago. It is still holding well. That said, it still seems like it's faded, so this will not last long in my opinion. Out of curiosity, I'll keep my last bottle three more years. I'll report where this goes.
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9/2/2018 - DoubleMagnum Likes this wine: 90 Points
Wow! This has certainly changed in the last 3 years. Boy has this dropped weight. It's as if was on weight watchers for the past two years. There's very little sweetness left and it's mostly wooden and earthy notes. The red fruit is still lingering in the background but it feels like I'm drinking a completely different wine. It is drinking more like a good Bourgogne than a Vosne unfortunately. Still enjoyable but it may be time to pop.
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8/20/2016 - wineappreciation wrote: 90 Points
Slightly damp soil, spices, cumin, hint of apple; rounded, moderately long lived, slight tannin present, spices, a bit of heat, slightly plump, quite pleasant
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1/4/2016 - viperdmf Likes this wine: 90 Points
color has a purple hue to light garnet in the rim, showing more brick color in the rim than I would have expected for the age, though then again it isn't an expensive Burgundy.
The nose is dense, strong notes of old wood, damp earth, I know there's jammier fruit in there somewhere but it's strongly overridden by the stronger earth notes.
medium light body in the mouth, nice balance of acid and alcohol up front. New oak, dense, but convoluted fruit. I can't pick out any specific fruit notes. Very interesting herbal notes on the finish. Very clean, almost cilantro finish. Lingers for a good length of time despite the lighter mouth feel. Tannin is soft.
*Day 2*
I drank a single glass on day one so most of the bottle is left. Today the nose has changed. The earth notes have subsided and given way to surprisingly ripe fruit. A really nice mingle of ripe strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry. Fruit is confirmed with the palate. I really enjoy day 2. With a young wine like this I really think an hour or so in the decanter could get it to this place, though the opening notes were enjoyable to experience as well.
My one recommendation, as is often the case with younger, less expensive burgundies, I would serve this cooler than you might want. even close to cellar temp of 55F. Otherwise you do get some unpleasant heat from the alcohol in your nose.
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10/2/2015 - DoubleMagnum Likes this wine: 90 Points
First bottle I pop from my trip to Burgundy. Bright ruby red, the color of youth. Potent nose of raspberry, red fruits and cedar. A bit heavy handed on the oak but the fruit and the vintage can take it. On the palate, as supple as Vosne can be. Sweet and spicy midcore, good weight, unctuous, borderline fat. May be a bit too ripe for my taste but there’s no denying it; this is a fun, slutty wine that is sinfully good. Well done JD!
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5/22/2015 - CHINACAT wrote: 90 Points
Dark ruby color and clear. Pleasant nose, although a bit restrained. On the palate, ripe red fruit, some minerality, smooth and elegant with some remaining grip. A very good village wine that can be enjoyed now, but will probably continue to evolve for a few years.
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8/17/2013 - shadow wrote: 91 Points
Burg group tasting, had four burgs at 90pts, this was the best of the four, awarded one point, nice bright nose, flowers at the close, easy mouth feel, great drinking wine
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12/8/2011 - pifcho wrote: 89 Points
An Evening with Laurent Drouhin (USQ): Spicy! It's funny how the three villages tonight showed exactly like they were supposed to, even in a vintage like 2009, which is supposed to hide terroir a little. Very rich fruit, but not as well defined and focused as the Chambolle. 25% new oak. 88-90
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