2011 Domaine Frédéric Magnien Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

(from vines on the Morey side; picked on the second day of the harvest at 12.8% natural alcohol--the highest of these 2011s--and bumped up to 13.1%): Medium red. Aromas of raspberry, red licorice, mocha and subtle roasted herbs. Juicy, dry and intense, with terrific energy and rose petal perfume to the silky red fruit, spice and herb flavors. Really saturates the salivary glands on the very long finish. Showing enticing earthy and spicy complexity already.

Author: Stephen Tanzer

Issue: January/February 2013