making it great for drinking over the next few years

Mild reduction masks the underlying fruit but not the spice nuances that can also be found on the velvety

palate coating and impressively long if youthfully austere finish

46 ha holding)

the 2004 is at a glorious peak of expression

Denis Mortet, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2017 making it great for drinking(from a . 35 ha parcel with vines in the terres blanches portion; 30% whole clusters). A deft application of oak easily allows the earthy aromas of plum, red and dark berries and game to be appreciated. Once again there is very good volume to the powerful and solidly concentrated middle weight plus flavors that culminate in a refreshing and chalky finish that is slightly firmer as well as a bit longer too. This beauty possesses impressive development