Côte Rôtie, 2009
Bernard Burgaud’s one cuvée, a blend of numerous parcels throughout the appellation, is fermented without any stalks and aged in 20% new oak. An absolute glory, one of Bernard’s finest efforts to date. Rich velvety, lovely texture, Victoria plum, forest berry, violet, redcurrant and juicy sweet bramble fruit, this is slick and ripe yet displays great complexity and energy with its bright red fruit acidity, spicy black pepper and subtle hints of saddle leather. Wonderful.
critic reviews
Dark ruby. Black and blue fruits on the powerful, smoky nose. Lush and seamless on the palate, offering juicy blackberry and cherry flavors complicated by notes of candied flowers and licorice. Soft tannins add shape to the finish, which is broad, sweet and impressively long. This wine is surprisingly approachable now but has good aging potential. Burgaud predicts that it will be at its best around 2016.