2009 Domaine d'Eugenie, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Background floral notes combine with ripe, earthy, somber and notably serious aromas that lead to dense, powerful and tautly muscular flavors that brim with an amazing amount of tannin-buffering dry extract, all wrapped in a velvety, firm and linear finish. This is genuinely sensational and one of the very best examples of the appellation in the 2009 vintage though I hasten to point out that patience will be required. Drink: 2024+.

– Burghound.com, Issue 45. Tasted: Jan 2012

Good full red. Inviting, slightly high-toned aromas of plum, black cherry, licorice and beefsteak tomato. Rich, dense and penetrating, showing lovely definition to its dark fruit and soil flavors. This is close to 14% alcohol but comes across as fresh, thanks in part to the influence of the stems. This round, deep, refined Clos Vougeot finishes with lush, noble tannins and outstanding length. Much more refined than the Echezeaux.