Mugneret-Gibourg Ruchottes-Chambertin 2009

96+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "Both the Ruchottes and the Clos Vougeot are two of my wines of the vintage in 2009. The spectacular Ruchottes soars from the glass in a brilliantly complex mélange of red and black cherries, blood orange, raw cocoa, a touch of grilled meat, woodsmoke, magically complex soil tones, violets and spicy new wood. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and rock solid at the core, with laser-like focus, stunning purity, ripe tannins and profound length and grip on the seamless and utterly refined finish. I am probably underrating this wine this year! 2020-2070. (Nov/Dec 2010)"

92-96 points Fine Wine Review: "The Ruchottes-Chambertin itself is spicy and mineral with red fruits in the nose. In the mouth, the wine shows depth, density, and purity to its mineral red and iron flavors. 70% new wood on the Ruchottes... (Issue #130; 2011)"

95 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2009 Ruchottes-Chambertin was 100% de-stemmed. It has a gorgeous bouquet with vivid scents of plush red cherry fruit, cassis, violets and a hint of vanilla remaining from some new oak to be subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied with an elegant, precise opening. It is embroidered with a perfect thread of acidity and gains momentum towards the finish that feels plush and sensual (not a million miles away from the 1999 stylistically). It needs three or four more years in bottle but there is great potential here. Tasted at the Ruchottes-Chambertin vertical in London. Drink: 2022-2050. (Jun 2018)"

94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Clear fresh mid red colour. There is a classy elegance to this medium plus ripeness, but still in red rather than black fruit. If the nose is not yet singing the qualities of this wine, the palate certainly does. It has an exquisite fine boned red fruit supported by a fair oakiness. Tasted: June 2019. (Jun 2019)"

94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 55+ year old vines). Not surprisingly, this is quite similar to the young vines cuvée though here the fruit is both fresher and a bit riper before merging into supple and intensely mineral-driven extract-rich flavors that possess excellent length on the palate staining finish. This serious and brooding effort is the epitome of power without weight and a wine that should improve for up to 15 years. Drink: 2024+. (Jan 2012)"

93 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Ruchottes-Chambertin is gorgeous today. It boasts considerable aromatic complexity and plenty of nuance in a sensual style that captures the essence of the vintage. The 2009 shows a little more depth and richness than the 2010 but still has plenty of site specific character. Finessed, silky tannins frame the exceptional finish. Today the Ruchottes give the immediate pleasure that is the hallmark of this vintage. I loved it. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029. (Apr 2012)"