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The '93 Bonnes Mares is a big and still relatively burly wine with an expressive, intense nose revealing some aged notes (but no sous bois) to accompany the black fruit followed by muscular, concentrated and beautifully detailed flavors of excellent intensity and first class length. While this is clearly an impressive wine of real quality, there is a slightly rustic side to it that I'm not entirely convinced is ever going to completely disappear. Time will tell but it's clear for the present that this is still on its way up and will require at least another 7 or 8 years of cellar time, perhaps more to arrive at its apogee but it should be well worth the wait. As a result, I am holding my score constant but it's possible that if the rustic aspect does eventually melt away that this could merit a better rating yet. Consistent notes since release.
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The Bonnes Mares reveals an impressive dark ruby color, a tight, reticent bouquet, medium body, high, hard, astringent tannin, and a compact, concentrated feel in the mouth. It is not a sure bet given the elevated tannin level, but it is a well-made, promising Pinot Noir that should be cellared for 6-7 years. The 1993s produced at this renowned estate are backward, stern, structured wines that optimists will deem successful if the fruit holds and the tannin melts away. Importers: Barrique Wine Co., Chicago, IL; tel. (312) 275-1200; Ideal Wines, Medford, MA; tel. (617) 395-3300; Chambers & Chambers, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 626-2121.
(opened from personal storage). The '93 Bonnes Mares is a big and still relatively burly wine with an expressive, intense nose revealing some aged notes (but no sous bois) to accompany the black fruit followed by muscular, concentrated and beautifully detailed flavors of excellent intensity and first class length. While this is clearly an impressive wine of real quality, there is a slightly rustic side to it that I'm not entirely convinced is ever going to completely disappear. Time will tell but it's clear for the present that this is still on its way up and will require at least another 7 or 8 years of cellar time, perhaps more to arrive at its apogee but it should be well worth the wait. As a result, I am holding my score constant but it's possible that if the rustic aspect does eventually melt away that this could merit a better rating yet. Consistent notes since release. Allen Meadows, Burghound Dec06,2009
About the producer
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is one of Burgundy’s most revered domaines, defined by its historic stewardship of Musigny and its refined, age-worthy Chambolle-Musigny. Its wines are benchmarks for collectors seeking grand cru pedigree over power.