2009 will remain in history as one of Burgundy’s best vintages ever. The Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines from 2009 should be cellared for extended aging from 5 up to 10 years and more for the best examples.

 Here are the tasting notes for two new 2009 Red Burgundies from Maison Champy available at select ABC Fine Wine & Spirits stores:

 The 2009 Savigny les Beaune, Aux Fourches is a 3.5 acres estate vineyard, rich in deep clay soil. The wine has saturated ruby color and aromas and flavors of dark fruit, crème de cassis and spice; full-bodied and powerful with solid tannins and assertive finish, this wine is a bargain at $32.99. Drink or hold.

 Two thumbs up as well for the 100% estate and organic Volnay Premier Cru Les Taillepieds 2009. This vineyard has only 10cm of top soil followed by pure limestone. The 2.2 acres plot yielded only 2.1 tons/acre in 2009 and the wine was made at 40 hectoliter/hectare This is a wine of great concentration and purity; the black cherry fruit is persistent throughout and the finish is never-ending. Offered at $62.99. Drink or hold.

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