2014 - Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, Joseph Drouhin

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Bonnes Mares |
Producer: Joseph Drouhin |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
In Bond Incl. VAT

Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jan 16
(production here was 27 hectoliters per hectare): Bright, dark red. Reticent but ripe aromas of liqueur-like raspberry, peppery spices and licorice; shows an intriguing candied quality. Then plush, thick and powerful in the mouth, with cassis, blackberry and spice flavors coming across as dry and classic. The dark fruit flavors show subtle palate-staining length. This grand cru will need extended aging to express its inherent complexity but the tannins are not tough or dry even today.
Drinking Date:
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Burgundy

Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.