2023 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru La Vougeraie Magnum

(from a .70 ha parcel of vines near the Morey border, 50% of which were planted in 1902). A positively gorgeous nose is comprised by a broad range of floral elements that include violet, lilac and rose petal, along with red and dark currant, crushed anise and a whiff of exotic tea. On the palate there is an equally gorgeous texture to the seductive yet powerful medium weight plus flavors that display outstanding length on the equally built-to-age finale. This tautly muscular effort is certainly no shrinking violet but in the context of what is typical for Bonnes Mares, it is a wine of finesse.

The 2023 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru includes 30% whole bunches. This offers one of the best aromatic profiles from Vougeraie: red berry fruit, briar, crushed stone and touches of pressed iris flower. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins that frame the mineral-rich black and red fruit. Very composed, with the new oak neatly assimilated, this is a great Bonnes-Mares that will give 20 years' drinking pleasure. Delicious.