Corton Clos du Roi 2009 - Hubert de Montille (magnum 1.5 l)

Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2009 — Hubert de Montille

This Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2009 from Domaine Hubert de Montille, offered here in magnum 1.5 L, embodies a noble, profound and masterfully structured expression of Pinot Noir from the Côte de Beaune. From one of the most prestigious climats on the hill of Corton, this wine combines the natural power of a Grand Cru, the precision of limestone terroir and the depth of a great vintage: black cherry, Morello cherry, ripe raspberry, fine cassis, red plum, old rose, violet, fine spices, black tea, light liquorice, delicate forest floor, noble earth, warm stone and a long mineral finish.

Domaine Hubert de Montille is one of Burgundy’s great historic names, recognised for wines of precision, poise and strong ageing capacity. Corton Clos du Roi is distinguished by its firm structure, earthy depth and noble tannic frame, which often require time to reveal themselves fully. The 2009 vintage, ripe, solar and generous, brings richness, flesh and fruit brilliance, while the magnum format encourages slower evolution, better preservation of freshness and a particularly sought-after collector dimension.

Terroir: Corton Clos du Roi, limestone power and the nobility of the Corton hill

The Clos du Roi climat, on the hill of Corton, is one of the great historic terroirs capable of producing profound, structured and long-lasting Pinot Noir. Soils combining limestone, marl and stony elements give wines that are dense, straight and mineral, with a marked tannic architecture and strong ageing aptitude.

At de Montille, Corton Clos du Roi translates into a wine that is powerful, precise and classical, where substance remains supported by terroir freshness and the finesse of ageing. In 2009, the ripeness of the vintage reinforces breadth, depth and aromatic richness, while the Corton signature preserves relief, structure and length. In magnum, this architecture evolves more slowly, preserving the wine’s tension and nobility.

Tasting notes

Appearance: deep ruby with garnet reflections, bright, dense and still sustained in fine examples. In magnum, evolution is generally slower, allowing the wine to preserve freshness, brilliance and aromatic depth for longer.

Nose: deep, ripe and refined, with black cherry, Morello cherry, ripe raspberry, fine cassis, red plum, small red and black fruits, old rose, violet, fine spices and black tea. With aeration, nuances of delicate forest floor, noble earth, bark, fine leather, light cocoa, light liquorice, sweet pepper, warm stone and discreet truffle may appear.

Palate: broad, velvety, fresh and solidly structured, with ripe fruit carried by noble tannic architecture and persistent mineral tension. Flavours of black cherry, Morello cherry, raspberry, cassis, red plum, rose, violet, fine spices, black tea, fine earth and warm stone unfold with depth and precision. The finish is long, lightly saline, spicy and mineral, with an impression of controlled power, velvet and great Burgundian nobility.

Expression of the 2009 vintage

The 2009 vintage in Burgundy produced Pinot Noirs that are ripe, generous and charming, marked by fine fruit richness, broad textures and a solar expression. On a structured Grand Cru such as Corton Clos du Roi, this ripeness translates into a dense, profound and enveloping wine, balanced by terroir power and a persistent mineral frame.

Today, this Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru 2009 from Domaine Hubert de Montille in magnum can offer fine complexity after measured aeration, while retaining a structure that remains present. With time, it gains nuances of forest floor, black tea, fine leather, discreet truffle, melted spices, noble earth and warm stone, while preserving fruit depth and the length typical of Corton.