The 2009 Clos de Vougeot Le Grand Montpertuis is a pretty, nuanced wine. The aromas and flavors are nicely layered in this subtle, refined wine. All of the elements come together beautifully on the expansive finish. This is quite a bit more delicate and feminine than the Pres du Cellier tasted alongside it. The Grand Montpertuis is small parcel of 30 ares within Clos de Vougeot that was farmed en fermage by Jean Tardy until 2008. The estate had always fermented the parcels separately and blended the juice, but this is the first year the two parcels have been bottled separately. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2034. Jean-Nicolas Meo began harvesting on September 12. He did 17-18 days of cuvaison and did one racking before the wines were prepared for bottling. I was not able to taste a handful of wines that were racked just before my visit, including the Cros Parantoux. Meo is among the growers who believe the 2009s will age well on their depth of fruit.Importer: Kermit Lynch, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524