2018 Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 1x750ml

Robert Parker 96

The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a deep and muscular wine, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis, wild berries, peonies and forest floor. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, powerful and multidimensional, its concentrated core framed by an ample chassis of rich, powdery tannins, concluding with a long and resonant finish. Derived from fully six different parcels, this is another long-lived Bonnes-Mares in the making, and patience will be required to realize all its potential. [William Kelley, 12/10/2019]

Vinous 92

The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru does not quite have the vigour and energy displayed by Bruno Clair on the nose. Open-knit red fruit, a slight chalky character come through with aeration. Understated, yet there is Grand Cru pedigree here and it blossoms with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated, quite bold tannins that frame the peppery dark berry fruit, hints of liquorice and tobacco. Lots of energy here with an almost Musigny-like density on the finish, though the fruit is on the limit of overripeness. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting. [Neal Martin, 11/22/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2050