2003 Bonnes Mares
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Wine from a scorching vintage, but with a freshness that belies the weather. It has very fragrant aromas of raspberry and kirsch, and the bouquet somehow suggests it's a wine of structure and depth as well as perfume. The palate is gorgeous; young and bright, and very dominated by raspberry fruit. Tannins are silky. It's perfumed, lively and youthful, with a hint of grapefruit. Lovely, balanced young wine, with firm but silky tannins and good acidity. (CM)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Deep red. Huge, roasted aromas of cherry liqueur, chocolate, coffee, roasted herbs and minerals. Lush, thick and exotic, with a texture like liquid silk. An outsized wine that combines great volume and depth with uncanny energy for the year. Explosive finish is seamless and extremely long, with noble, palate-caressing tannins. Winemaker Jacques Lardiere has compared 2003 to 1947 and a wine like this can certainly make his case.
Unquestionably one of the vintage’s finest wines, Jadot’s 2003 Bonnes Mares bursts with roses, violets, cassis liqueur, and black cherries. Armed with magnificent depth, concentration, and extraction, this full-bodied beauty expands on the palate to reveal oodles of black cherries slathered in chocolate. Its finish, which lasts for a minute, reveals additional layers of jammy fruit as well as loads of sweet, round tannin. Though immensely ripe and low in acidity, this gem has the profundity of fruit and structure for considerable cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2022+. Note: Three wines that were tasted as barrel samples in November, 2004 were re-tasted from bottle in June, 2005. The 2003 Puligny-Montrachet (rated 87 points) is medium-bodied, expressive and plush, yet focused; the 2003 Pernand-Vergelesses Croix de Pierre (88) sports a wonderful nose of flowers and red cherries as well as a deep medium-bodied character filled with stony dark fruits; and the outstanding 2003 Pommard Rugiens (92) is medium to full-bodied, dense, structured, intense, and crammed with dark fruits. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.