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"The 2009 Beaune Clos des Mouches is quite round and seamless for a young Beaune. Yellow stone fruits and minerals are some of the notes that wrap around the palate in this striking white from Drouhin. I especially like to focus and energy of the finish. Though fabulous today, I am very curious to see where the 2009 might be headed over the coming years. In 2009 the estate picked the fruit from this site in nine separate passes."

"A gorgeous wine laced with expressive perfume, the silkiest of tannins and fabulous generosity in its fruit. This is a slightly firm style of Chambolle, but all of the elements are woven together in a fabric of inimitable grace. It is another superb, beautiful wine from Philippe Collotte."

"The 2009 Barbera d’Asti Monte Bruna is a gorgeous, radiant wine laced with expressive fruit, grilled herbs and minerals. It is a bit reserved next to the estate’s other 2009s, yet shows plenty of energy and fleshiness. The finish is beautiful and totally open."