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Bonnes Mares, Grand Cru
Robert Groffier

Bonnes Mares, Grand Cru, 2017

justerini & brooks tasting note

Dense rich and voluptuous, similar to the Chambolle Sentier but less explosive and expressive. Serious, surly and needs a little coaxing out of its thick shell, but within lies velvet-smooth, earthy dark hedgerow berry fruit. Full, enriching and autumnal. Sumptuous and multi-layered. From 80 year-old vines aged in 25% new oak. All whole bunch fermented.

critic reviews

93+/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2017 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is somewhat underwhelming on the nose and lacks the freshness of its peers; I wonder if it has closed down. The palate is medium-bodied with an earthy entry, balanced and fresh, but overtly leafy and slightly herbaceous toward the finish. There is something very old-school about this Bonnes-Mares, but I wish it had a little more energy. I'm keeping the faith. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.

DRINKING WINDOW 2024 - 2040
date of review 01/2022

product details

Country:
France
Region:
Burgundy
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abv:
13.5%