2001 Bonnes Mares
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Tasting notes
Full ruby-red. Complex, soil-inected aromas of cherry, redcurrant, mocha and herbs. Superconcentrated and thick, with strong acids giving shape to the wine. Has a distinctly inty avor. Superb slow-building nish features strong, slightly edgy tannins that will require six or seven years of patience. Very youthfully unevolved.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Interestingly, this is the most forward aromatically of any of these grands crus to this point and with the most complexity as well. Quite refined and pure for young Bonnes Mares with exceptionally good balance and overall harmony all framed by the superb depth of material. It's not quite as big and muscular as the Clos de Vougeot but has even more overall class - in short, this is extremely impressive and worth a search to find.
Red-ruby. Complex aromas of briary dark berries, bitter chocolate and sweet herbs, with a soupcon of celery; like a younger version of the 2000. Crisp and clean but quite backward and closed in the middle. Less expressive today than the 2000 was at the same stage, but finishes very long and subtle.
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.