Georges Noellat (Maxime Cheurlin), Gevrey Chambertin Champs other_regions The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino

The 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is quite open-knit

While certainly a good effort I was somewhat under-whelmed given the usual standards this wine offers

This will need to add depth to achieve the upper end of my predicted range

000 cases were produced

seamless and alluringly sweet

Georges Noellat (Maxime Cheurlin), Gevrey Chambertin Champs other_regions The 2009 Brunello di MontalcinoA restrained, and cooler nose speaks of plum, black cherry earth and a hint of the sauvage. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension if only average density to the relatively refined flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the youthfully austere finale. This is very good if not truly distinguished for its level.