2009 Domaine des Terres Dorees (Jean Paul Brun) Beujolais l'ancien

Brun's 2009 Beaujolais L'Ancien Vieilles Vignes is once again a model of its appellation, with brightness and lift, tartly refreshing yet ripe cherry and blackberry fruit; and in general a character distinctive to the chalky soils of southern Beaujolais for which his domaine is named. Bittersweet inner-mouth floral perfume; high-toned almond extract and kirsch distillate; and salted, toasted nuts add delicious complexity to a wine that manages to caress as well as invigorate. Enjoy this terrific value over the next couple of years. WA: 90 points.

John Gilman in View From the Cellar, Jul/Aug 2010, Issue #28, The Beaujolais Treasure Trove- Newly Arriving 2009s and Plenty of Excellent Wines From the 2008, 2007 and 2006 Vintages Still To Be Had
(Beaujolais “Cuvée l’Ancien”- Domaine des Terres d’Orées (Jean-Paul Brun)) The 2009 Cuvée l’Ancien from Monsieur Brun is absolutely stellar and a beautiful example of the vintage. The bouquet is deep, pure and vibrant, as it soars from the glass in a beautiful mélange of red and black cherries, a touch of raw cocoa, sweet cranberries, fresh thyme, complex soil tones and a distinct topnote of roses. On the palate the wine is deep, medium-full, long and very, very transparent, with a great core of pure fruit, a bit of tannin to resolve, tangy acids and great focus and grip on the very long and soil-driven finish. A stunning bottle of Beaujolais. (Drink between 2010-2030) 92+ points