Roland Thevenin & Fils Cotes De Beaune-Village, France 2009

Description

The 2009 Roland Thévenin & Fils Côtes de Beaune–Villages is a mature, softly expressive Burgundy shaped by a warm, generous vintage. In the glass, it shows a translucent ruby core with pronounced brick at the rim. Aromatically, it leans into evolved notes of dried cherry, red currant, and plum skin, layered with forest floor, sous-bois, leather, and a gentle hint of spice.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and fully resolved, with silky tannins and mellow acidity. Primary fruit has faded in favor of earthy, savory complexity, giving it a graceful, autumnal character. The finish is smooth and quietly persistent. This is a classic, old-school Burgundy that’s clearly past its youthful phase and best enjoyed now, ideally with simple, comforting food that lets its subtlety shine.