2016 Bonnes Mares
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Tasting notes
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 2026-2038, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2017
100% new oak. Barrel sample. Dark and a little charry but scented. Compact, with sweet cherry fragrance escaping all around. Already so soft and massively fruity, but dark and dry in tannic finesse and freshness. (JH)
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18
18/20
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
About the producer

Maison Roche de Bellene
Nicolas Potel is one of Burgundy’s most talented and connected winemakers. He created Maison Roche de Bellene, the négoce arm of Domaine de Bellene, in 2008, using his extensive network in the region to source top-quality fruit for an "haute couture" négociant operation.