Domaine Prieure Roch, Nuits Saint Georges “1” 2009

Domaine Prieure Roch is relatively unknown despite a range of very fine wines. The domaine is owned by Henri Roch, who is also co-owner and co-director of DRC. First vintage from this domaine was (as far as I recall 1988), and the wines were for several years made by Philippe Pacalet (his last vintage was 2000). The style is somewhat darker than Pacalet, but stylewise in the same territory – i.e. no or very low SO2 in the wines. The Nuits-Saint-Georges “1” 2009 is one of the entry level wines, made on 1er cru Clos de Corvees – a Roch monopole. There are normally three wines from Clos de Corvees – “1”, Nuits 1er VV and the Clos de Corvee – the latter could be considered as a signature wine from the domaine.

The Nuits “1” 2009 is sadly rather closed at the moment due to reduction/CO2. In the nose one can however find cherries, cherry stones, gooseberries spiced with cinnamon and allspice. On the palate more open, with a quite good density for a Roch wine – they are normally quite transparant and light – but with fine intensity. There is a good freshness and balance in this wine, but at the moment it needs time. A very good effort – will be drinking well after some time in the cellar.

(Drink from 2019) Very Good – 89p

Tasted 20/04/2012

Tasting Notes for this producer

• Domaine Prieure-Roch Vosne-Romanee Hautes-Maizières 2012 April 13, 2023
• Domaine Prieure-Roch Clos de Vougeot 2009 April 13, 2023
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Chambertin Clos de Bezé 2008 September 30, 2016
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Les Hautes Maiziéres 2005 November 2, 2015
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Chambertin Clos de Beze 2000 October 24, 2015
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru V.V. 2006 November 27, 2014
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Clos de Vougeot 2010 October 18, 2014
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru 2010 March 25, 2014
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Clos de Vougeot 2010 March 22, 2014
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Argillieres 2009 December 15, 2013
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Vosne Les Hautes Maizieres 2002 November 23, 2013
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Nuits-St-Georges Clos des Corvees 1999 November 22, 2013
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Vosne Les Hautes Maizieres 1996 August 31, 2013
• Domaine Prieure Roch, Chambertin Clos de Béze 2008 May 18, 2013
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Vosne Les Hautes Maizieres 2002 April 3, 2013
• Domaine Prieure Roch, Nuits-St-Georges Clos de Corvees 2000 December 25, 2012
• Domaine Prieure Roch, Vosne Romanee Clos Goillotte 2006 November 5, 2012
• Domaine Prieure-Roch, Vosne-Romanee Clos Goilotte 2001 October 14, 2012
• Domaine Prieure Roch, Vosne Romanee Hautes Maizieres 2009 June 11, 2012
• Domaine Prieure Roch, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Argillieres 2009 June 10, 2012
• Domaine Prieure Roch, Nuits 1er cru V.V. 2009 June 9, 2012
• Domaine Prieure Roch, Nuits Saint Georges “1” 2009 June 8, 2012
• Prieure Roch, Nuits Saint Georges Clos de Corvees 2000 March 26, 2012
• Prieure Roch, Vosne Romanee Clos Goillotte 2000 March 13, 2012

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