2009 Vosne les Genaivrieres
By Domaine Leroy
2009 Vosne les Genaivrieres from Domaine Leroy, Burgundy, France
Enthroned within a pantheon of formidable vintages, the 2009 Vosne les Genaivrieres from Domaine Leroy heralds from a year that shone benevolently on the vineyards of Burgundy. With an autumnal grace, this vintage was coaxed to perfection under the expert hands at Leroy, where meticulous cultivation marries with an intuitive understanding of terroir.
An Auspicious Year for Investors and Aficionados
In the realm of fine wine investment, provenance is paramount, and the 2009 vintage carries with it not just a storied heritage but a promise of exceptional longevity and growing renown. Domaine Leroy's mastery ensures that each bottle is both a treasure for the collector and an odyssey for the palate.
The 2009 Vosne les Genaivrieres is illustrative of its climactic bounty—juicy, ripe berries on the vine were given ample sun and optimal conditions to culminate in wines with both power and finesse. A sniff reveals enigmatic layers of black currants and cherries, ensconced in an aura of earthy truffles and exotic spices—a whispered narrative of its Vosne-Romanée roots.
A Tapestry of Tastes from a Distinct Terroir
This particular cuvée unspools on the tongue with opulent textures that are characteristic of Domaine Leroy's touch, melding strength with subtlety. On tasting, one encounters a labyrinth of flavor; precise pinot noir fruit balanced with minerality—each sip is a deeper dive into its unique terroir-driven tale.
The consummate structure and alluring complexity endow it with rarefied stature amongst peers. Silken tannins weave through a full-bodied symphony, hinting at an evolution that will doubtlessly continue to mesmerize as it matures gracefully.
For those seeking assets that rise above mere commodity, the 2009 Vosne les Genaivrieres from Domaine Leroy is one such vinous jewel—an investment graced with equilibrium and nuanced sophistication poised to unfurl beautifully through time.
In Summation: An Investment in Elegance
Whilst exploring this formidable nectar's qualities, one cannot help but acknowledge its place within the high echelons of Burgundian artistry as well as its potentiality as a discerning investment. The 2009 vintage at Domaine Leroy indeed represents an intersection where passion for viticulture meets prudence for portfolio diversification. In both glass and cellar, it commands respect and promises reward.
Market price (GBP)
£37,670.00
12x75cl
Highest score
93
POP score
2897.69
Scores and tasting notes
The 2009 Vosne-Romanée Aux Genaivrières is beginning to drink beautifully, soaring from the glass with an inviting bouquet of rose petals, blackberries, smoked duck, incense and exotic spices. Full-bodied, velvety and spumous, it's layered and textural, underpinned by ripe, powdery tannins and succulent acids.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 16 July 2020