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Tasting notes
Score 92/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Paler in color than the 2011: light yellow with gold highlights. Sexy aromas of orange, stone fruits and truffle lifted by tangy botrytis tones. Sweet, silky and voluptuous (14.2% alcohol), boasting outstanding concentration and saline minerality. Slowly saturates the palate on the very long, wonderfully harmonious back end. Possesses healthy acidity (4.3 grams per liter) but shows a texture of liquid velvet. This is already accessible but will last for a long time in bottle. Dec 2015, www.vinous.com, Drink: 2015-2027

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

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92
92/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

16
16/20

Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

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16 points
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 16/20 · Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com

Rich nose with more than a hint of botrytis. Also some green acidity. And a bit chewy. Real grip. Very quirky! Sep 2014, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2015-2019

About the producer

Domaine de la Bongran 1:1
Domaine de la Bongran (Thevenet Quintaine)

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.

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