2019 Bonnes Mares
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The 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a very cohesive nose of raspberry, wild strawberry and veins of blueberry fruit, opening gradually in the glass to reveal top notes of pressed violet. The oak is present but integrated —simpatico with the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, with fine tannins that frame concentrated, slightly confit -like red fruit, liberally sprinkled with white pepper. With an assertive, structured finish that is just a little drier than I would have liked, this should be afforded this 3-5 years in a cool dank cellar. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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The 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a rich and generous bouquet with blueberry and black cherry aromas, the most extravagant of Bruno Clair’s wines this year. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, very poised and focused with a mineral-driven finish that lingers in the mouth. Lovely strictness on the finish counterbalances the precocity on the nose.
The 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a rich and generous bouquet with blueberry and black cherry aromas, the most extravagant of Bruno Clair’s wines this year. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, very poised and focused with a mineral-driven finish that lingers in the mouth. Lovely strictness on the finish counterbalances the precocity on the nose. 94-96 Points