100 points (20/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "The [2009] Clos de la Roche, one of the vintage's finest successes, offers a thicker texture but greater density. It needs a good airing to bring out all its nuances and magnificent harmony. (2013)"
97 points Fine Wine Review: "Last, the Clos de la Roche is dark and pure with intensity in the nose. The mouth shows dark fruit with intensity and stoniness and some juiciness. There are tannins here, but they are round. A great wine. (Issue #137; 2013)"
94-97 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Clos de la Roche Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is round, sweet and totally enveloping. It is a huge, towering Burgundy that impresses for its gorgeous inner perfume and juicy, exuberant fruit. This shows tons of richness without being heavy or overripe in any way. Anticipated maturity: 2029-2049. (May 2011)"
96+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The opulent 2009 Clos de la Roche seems a bit more black fruity in its personality than the equally flamboyant, but much more red fruity 1985 version, at least at this early stage in its evolution. The nose is deep, pure and sappy, as it offers up scents of black cherries, plums, roasted venison, fresh herb tones, coffee and a very complex signature of soil. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, broad-shouldered and powerfully built, with a huge core of sappy fruit, excellent focus and balance, suave, but substantial tannins and brilliant length and grip on the opulent and palate-staining finish. 2020-2070. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
96 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(the aggregate size of this holding is a whopping 3.4 ha and Ponsot is easily the largest holder in Clos de la Roche). This impressively complete wine offers up very ripe aromas of spice, earth and game that introduce strikingly rich, naturally sweet and mouth coating big-bodied flavors that explode on the formidably long finish. This is a classy wine with absolutely superb complexity, impeccable balance and almost uncanny presence, all delivered with grace and power. Be prepared to be patient however as this will need plenty of time. A 'wow' wine that possess excellent verve, especially within the context of the '09 vintage. Drink: 2029+. (Jan 2012)"
97 points Fine Wine Review: "Last, the Clos de la Roche is dark and pure with intensity in the nose. The mouth shows dark fruit with intensity and stoniness and some juiciness. There are tannins here, but they are round. A great wine. (Issue #137; 2013)"
94-97 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Clos de la Roche Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is round, sweet and totally enveloping. It is a huge, towering Burgundy that impresses for its gorgeous inner perfume and juicy, exuberant fruit. This shows tons of richness without being heavy or overripe in any way. Anticipated maturity: 2029-2049. (May 2011)"
96+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The opulent 2009 Clos de la Roche seems a bit more black fruity in its personality than the equally flamboyant, but much more red fruity 1985 version, at least at this early stage in its evolution. The nose is deep, pure and sappy, as it offers up scents of black cherries, plums, roasted venison, fresh herb tones, coffee and a very complex signature of soil. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, broad-shouldered and powerfully built, with a huge core of sappy fruit, excellent focus and balance, suave, but substantial tannins and brilliant length and grip on the opulent and palate-staining finish. 2020-2070. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
96 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(the aggregate size of this holding is a whopping 3.4 ha and Ponsot is easily the largest holder in Clos de la Roche). This impressively complete wine offers up very ripe aromas of spice, earth and game that introduce strikingly rich, naturally sweet and mouth coating big-bodied flavors that explode on the formidably long finish. This is a classy wine with absolutely superb complexity, impeccable balance and almost uncanny presence, all delivered with grace and power. Be prepared to be patient however as this will need plenty of time. A 'wow' wine that possess excellent verve, especially within the context of the '09 vintage. Drink: 2029+. (Jan 2012)"
| Product SKU | 309998 |
| Producer | Ponsot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Morey-St.-Denis |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Designation | Grand Cru|Vieilles Vignes |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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