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Vintage information 2009:

The reds: Concentration, drinkability and real depths are the hallmark of this vintage. The wines are ripe and despite their seemingly low acidity (analytically) the wines have a good balance. They will be very successful.
For Whites: Lovely wines are to be found; with energy yet a contemplative, mellow complexity - they can be beguiling. On the other hand there are also many (prior to bottling) that seem a little lumpen; concentration but without vitality. Just a little like some wines from 2005. Let us see... Dec.2010

 

2009 Jayer-Gilles, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de NuitsNov. 2011
High toned aromas and no obvious oak – very good width too – this is very nice. Very fine, quite narrow but mated to a fine acidity and intensity. I like the fruit very much and it has interesting, rather than heavy-handed, oak accents. Neither a super-ripe nor a fluffy textured 09, simply a stunning Bourgogne – excellent.
2009 Lécheneaut (Philippe et Vincent), Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de NuitsNov. 2011
Sweet aromas that are also rather oaky, but not unpleasantly so. Plenty of acidity and an understated fur of tannin – decent finishing power too. Just a bit too much oaky make-up today; return in 12 months…
2009 Digioia-Royer, Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de NuitsJul. 2011
Vines from the plateau above Vosne-Romanée. The nose has a nice depth with a hint of musk and flowers. Fuller and rounder than the Bougogne Pinot Noir with more grain to the tannin – a nice wine this.