2002 Domaine Louis Jadot, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 95

Bright red-ruby color. Superripe aromas of black raspberry, flowers, menthol and marzipan. Sweet, lush, velvety and seamless, with a captivating flavor of cocoa powder. With extended aeration, this wonderfully creamy wine showed perfumed flavors of maraschino cherry and clove and communicated a strong impression of Bonnes-Mares soil. Three-dimensional, suave and very long on the gripping aftertaste. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2005]

Robert Parker 98

Armed with huge quantities of fruit and perfectly ripened tannin, the medium to full-bodied 2002 Bonnes Mares explodes from the glass with stunning aromas of candied blueberries, rocks, and red cherries. This massive, broad, enormously rich wine could ultimately, like the Chapelle and Clos de Beze, earn a perfect score. Its velvety waves of sensual red and black fruits are interspersed with nuanced notes of spices, mocha, flowers, and minerals. While enormously powerful and ripe, it magically retains its freshness and sports an ethereal quality that is difficult to put into words. It is a tour de force in winemaking! Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020+. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300 [Pierre Rovani, 30/06/2004]

Anticipated maturity: 2009-2020