2009 Domaine Prieure-Roch Vosne-Romanée Clos Goillotte

The 2009 Vosne-Romanee Le Clos Goillotte is a ridiculously fine village cru for the vintage. It has a cohesive and focused bouquet with smoke, sea salt and a scent of bracken that lends real personality. After 10-15 minutes, it develops a slight graphite note that lends it masculinity. The palate is medium-bodied with a sensual opening that belies what are very fine tannins. The acidity here is extremely well-judged with a lovely dash of spice toward the peacock tail finish. After one hour, this wine is really opening with panache and style, so I recommend a couple of hours decanting or further bottle age. Wonderful. Drink 2016-2026. Tasted May 2014.