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Deep red. Cool, fresh aromas of black cherry, mocha, fresh herbs, licorice and violet. Very dense and thick but fine-grained, with impressive energy in the mouth. A big, broad, youthfully medicinal wine that finishes with rich, horizontal tannins and excellent length. About one-third of these vines were planted in 1902.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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A discreetly oaked nose of pepper, earth and explosive black fruits merges into incredibly dense and sappy, muscular and powerful, full-on flavors that possess superb underlying material. The old vine sap and incredible depth is most impressive, all crafted in a classic style. I very much like this as it is fabulously complex and this Bonnes Mares is highly recommended for those with the patience to wait.
About the producer
Based south of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Prémeaux-Prissey, Domaine de la Vougeraie was created in 1999, grouping all of Jean-Claude Boisset’s holdings under one name. The property has a total 40 hectares of vines, with extensive holdings in Vougeot as well as plots in six Grands Crus.