Joseph Drouhin - Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2014 (750ml)
Price: $749.99
| Producer | Joseph Drouhin |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Cote de Nuits |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Sku | 094787 |
| Size | 750ml |
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The Joseph Drouhin Bonnes Mares 2014, Grand Cru, is a magnificent expression of Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most esteemed vineyards. This wine, crafted with meticulous care by the renowned Joseph Drouhin domaine, embodies the elegance and complexity of this Grand Cru site.
Situated between the famed vineyards of Chambertin and Musigny, Bonnes Mares straddles the communes of Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny. The Drouhin parcel lies within Chambolle-Musigny, known for its elegant and perfumed Pinot Noirs. The vineyard's name, "Bonnes Mares," is steeped in history, possibly referring to a sculpture of fertility goddesses or an ancient winegrower's tool.
The Joseph Drouhin Bonnes Mares 2014 reveals a bright, intense ruby-red color. The complex aroma is a captivating blend of Morello cherry, cherrywood, raspberry, and a hint of tobacco. With age, notes of truffle and musk will develop, adding further complexity. On the palate, the wine is beautifully balanced, with supple tannins and a remarkably long aftertaste.
This Grand Cru Burgundy is a testament to the Drouhin family's commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture. Their meticulous approach in the vineyard and cellar ensures that each vintage expresses the true character of the terroir. The Joseph Drouhin Bonnes Mares 2014 is a wine to savor and cellar, a true gem for any Burgundy enthusiast.
Joseph Drouhin Description
A wine of a great breed. Bright, intense ruby-red color. Complex aromas of Morello cherry ("griotte"), cherrywood, raspberry, and, in some years, a discreet touch of tobacco. As the wine ages, there are notes of truffle and musk. On the palate, a good balance between structure and texture. A remarkably long aftertaste.
Véronique Boss-Drouhin
Burghound: 94 Points
A much more restrained nose speaks of softly spicy black cherry liqueur, anise, wood and violet scents. The highly seductive and gorgeously textured broad-shouldered flavors are notably better concentrated while coating the palate with dry extract that also serves to buffer the firm but not hard tannins that support the hugely long finish. What I find interesting about this wine is that notwithstanding the prominent tannins that should allow it to age for 15 to 20 years with no problem the abundant extract is such that it should also be agreeable after only 7 to 8 years of bottle age. AM
Wine Advocate: 92-94 Points
The 2014 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru was cropped on September 19 and includes 15% whole cluster fruit, and unlike the Musigny, this had not been bottled. Deep in color, it has great volume and generosity on the nose with blackberry, boysenberry and wilted violet aromas. The fruit is more red than black, perhaps quite Vosne-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, clean and pure, quite refined with deftly integrated oak. Curiously, it comes across as linear on the finish. This is a strict Bonnes-Mares with good tension, a Bonnes-Mares that does not want to let its hair down at the moment. I'd like to see just a little more flamboyance once in bottle.
