International Wine Cellar | Rating: 93
Bright ruby. Higher in pitch than the Moulin Rouge, displaying wild strawberry and raspberry along with a sexy floral nuance and an exotic note of nectarine. Shows darker berry fruit and cherry in the mouth, picking up notes of licorice and candied flowers with air. Deeply fruity but energetic pinot with excellent finishing clarity and persistent spiciness.Author: Josh RaynoldsIssue: May/June 2011Wine Advocate | Rating: 94
The 2009 Pinot Noir La Caprice is a 464-case cuvee made from field selections from Vosne-Romanee and grafted onto the low producing and yielding root stock called Riparia Gloire. Its deep ruby color is followed by a layered, rich wine that still reveals some tannin as well as loads of raspberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with hints of spring flowers and forest floor. Yields were less than one ton of fruit per acre. This impressive 2009 can be drunk now or cellared for another 10-15 years.Author: Robert ParkerWine Spectator | Rating: 94
Well-structured, with a core of pure, ripe plum and blackberry fruit that's fleshy, supple and medium- to full-bodied. This is deeply concentrated and firms up nicely on the finish, where a touch of fresh earth folds in.Author: James Laube
Self | Rating: 95
Full bodied for a Pinot Noir.Author: Mike N296Self | Rating: 93
Surprisingly dark, herbaceous with lengthy spice finish. Fruit reserved, but there with a touch of sweet. A early fall wine. Paired surprisingly well with thyme and shallots.Drink Dates: 2016-2021Author: afikes
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Collector Data For This Wine
- 165 bottles owned
- 66 collectors
- Average collector rating: 94
(Out of 66 collectors)