2001 Macon Villages Quintaine Cuvee Tradition
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The 2001 Macon-Villages Tradition (Domaine de la Bongran) is even better than I predicted a year ago. It bursts from the glass with deep, spicy aromas of herbal teas. This rich, light to medium-bodied wine is packed with liquefied rocks, resin-laced minerals, and pears. Flint can be found in its long, highly expressive, supple finish. Projected maturity: now-2009. Importers: Wines of France, Alain Junguenet Selections, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173; and Martine’s Wines, San Raphael, CA; tel. (415) 883-0400
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Pierre Rovani
About the producer

Domaine de la Bongran is no ordinary Mâconnais estate. Since Jean Thévenet took over the domaine in 1972, this Viré-Clessé producer has become a cult name – with Jean a pioneer of organics and minimal intervention, as well as the estate’s unique wine style.