2009 Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

Deep and bright crimson. Much more on the nose than most other Mugnier 2009s, even though it has been racked. More race than the three other Bonnes Mares I have tasted this morning! Real excitement and nerve and lift. Quite transparent, mineral and great stuff, zesty. Have one-third white and two-third red soils. Very different style from most.

Author: Jancis Robinson

Medium red. Blueberry, black cherry, violet, mocha and smoke on the nose, plus a whiff of underbrush. Then sweet, large-scaled and powerful in the mouth, with a velvety texture to the flavors of blackberry, black raspberry, mocha and wild herbs. Finishes with big, rich, broad tannins and lingering notes of blueberry and licorice. A bit heavy for a wine from this domain, but then it's carrying 14%.

Author: Stephen Tanzer

Issue: January/February 2011