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| Community Tasting Notes (average 95.6 pts. and median of 96 pts. in 69 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by dream on 4/20/2024 & rated 98 points: As good a Roumier Bonnes Mares as I've ever had. This is still youthful with a deep core of dark cherry fruit and it took a while to come around in the glass. Once it did though, the power and intensity was magnificent and the firm but lacy texture mind-boggling. Such amazing freshness and verve with a mineral-laden taut finish that is legendary. One of those Burgundies that reminds me of the heights these wines can reach despite the frustrating, costly and inconsistent process of finding them. (161 views) | | | Tasted by Topper on 3/29/2024 & rated 98 points: My first time with this vintage. deep and profound. Powerful but not explosive. Mineral dust, deep cherry, ultra long, brilliantly focused. Yes, it will get better but so good now. I'll remember this wine. (338 views) | | | Tasted by burgcamel on 3/28/2024 & rated 97 points: Last tasted in 2020. It is evolving slightly but has a ways to go. Big wine with lots of darker fruit, pepper and a touch of oak. Likely better with a couple of hours of air. (307 views) | | | Tasted by Marc on 3/23/2024 & rated 98 points: Pre-celebration dinner (Trelissick Crescent, Ngaio, Wellington, New Zealand): This is a big one! Profound red Burgundy with an amazing capacity for ageing. Dense colour, an absolutely profound Burgundian nose of the deepest black cherry and berry fruit, allied to an amazing iron-ore, almost rusty mineral nose that is both earthy and suggests a palate crying out for all the ageing it can be given. The wine is essentially perfect, but it is still tight and while complete, is still only hinting at the profundities that will emerge with another 10 to 15 or more years. Like the Chave Cuvee Cathelin 2000 drunk the day before, this could be a 50+ year ageing prospect. As grand a Burgundy as I have ever drunk. This could well achieve perfection in a decade. (383 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 1/5/2024 & rated 95 points: [Blind] Punchy red and black cherry, fairly big. Dark spice, present oak. Younger but expressive and flashy. Racy, floral. Very big but also detailed and intriguing. Can happily enjoy and appreciate this now but there are clearly years of runway here. Enormous Burgundy. (879 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/16/2023 & rated 97 points: Mid-Aged Great Roumier Dinner (RPM Steak - Chicago IL): In 93/98/99 flight. So much black and red cherry and berry densely packed and concentration with wonderful spice and floral support. OK this isn't as harmonious right now as the 1998, but bigger and more exciting, especially for the future. (648 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 11/16/2023 & rated 97 points: 99/98/93. My favorite of the trio but not quite as ready and complete as the 1998. Insanely pure fruit with so much floral and spice intensity. Just not fully seamless yet with a structural edge that needs another few years to completely come together, but already spectacular. (914 views) | | | Tasted by kr522 on 7/9/2023 & rated 96 points: Excellent power, with dark cherry, roses, minerals, black pepper, and masculine structure. Greater depth and harmony than the 99 Amoureuses next to it. Even though it’s further along the aging curve than the 05 and 02 BM it still requires more years of development….none of those 3 are ready, though all are equally impressive (1233 views) | | | Tasted by _water.into.wine_ on 6/11/2023: Incredible to think this is 24 years old and still quite young. So much spice on the nose. Felt quite whole bunch / perfume yet retains a lot of masculine elements. Apparently this was opened 8 hours in advance! From BV (1177 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 6/5/2023 & rated 96 points: Slightly sarsaparilla aromatics, very lifted. Cherried, intense palate. Still quite tight. (1339 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 4/29/2023 & rated 98 points: Sensational, albeit tight. Purity and persistence of red fruit is breathtaking. (1560 views) | | | Tasted by acheng on 4/22/2023 & rated 96 points: Exudes class immediately. A ravishing bouquet that keeps drawing you in. Dark fruit with gamey pepperiness supported by food friendly acidity. Still young but such potential. WOTN. (1010 views) | | | Tasted by MC2 Wines on 9/7/2022: Acker Pre-Auction September 2022 (Redbury Lounge): I often say that this is the producer that gets me to understand Burgundy and while I’m sure there are some bottles that are less great so far it seems like it’s always true. This was less fruit and more woodsy than some and not my absolute favorite of the ones I’ve tried but there is still that slightly ethereal lightness and balance that is hard to accomplish and seems to command the highest prices these days. Wonderful wine. Great to get to try. (2254 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 9/7/2022 & rated 94 points: Dense, meaty, shy, but no obvious fault. Great wine, for sure. 94-95+ (1584 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 8/17/2022 & rated 95 points: Ages away from being ready. Dense and chewy palate. (1635 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 8/13/2021 & rated 94 points: Had better bottles. Emerging blood and iron notes. Quite ripe, big and dense palate. Based on last 2 bottles, these shouldn’t be touched for 5 years if not 10. (2955 views) | | | Tasted by Luke Wine on 6/22/2021: This is the second time I've tried this wine in the last couple of years, it's certainly dark, structured and powerful but it's overshadowed by all the brett in this wine. It's really difficult to focus on anything other than the brett here, it just get's worse with time and air. A shame. (2710 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 4/5/2021 & rated 96 points: Needs a lot more time, I'd wait another 3-5 years before trying another bottle. All the ingredients are there, fruit, purity and energy. (2860 views) | | | Tasted by burgcamel on 10/23/2020 & rated 97 points: Rated on potential as this has a long way to go. It may merit an even higher score given another 5 years. (3001 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 5/28/2020 & rated 98 points: Vitamin, lifted aromatics. More feral style than 2005 onwards but that’s part of its charm. Also shimmering ruby. Palate packs a punch, sweet and dry. (3879 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 2/7/2020: Wines for the Acker Merrall Bicentennial Auction (The Pool - New York NY): Walk around tasting. Open a couple of hours before serving, but this simply needed more air. Glorious nose of complex black and red fruit with spice notes. Clearly a great wine is emerging here. Dense and powerful but just too backward and rugged from middle through finish. Clearly 96+ point potential, but this needs more time and/or air. (3635 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 2/7/2020 & rated 96 points: Acker 2020/02: So open and generous, excellente BM. 96 (2974 views) | | | Tasted by steinersing on 5/25/2019 & rated 95 points: Nose is best part right now, still feels tight and needing much more time. Well made wine. (3516 views) | | | Tasted by BradE on 3/6/2019: Still too young. (3456 views) | | | Tasted by OenoEd on 3/5/2019 & rated 93 points: Expectations high here, especially because 3 weeks earlier I had had a tragic heat damaged bottle. Tonight this was decanted 2 hours, but still seems very restrained and closed, like it needs 4 more open hours, or maybe ten years in bottle. Beautifully elegant, but from mid palate on it seems firm and slightly tart, difficult to evaluate because its so tight. (2869 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Myth Over Matter: Mature Burgundy 1920-2019 (Mar 2023) (3/1/2023)
(Domaine Georges Roumier Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, Priceless: Roumier Bonnes-Mares 1945 - 2015 (Sep 2018) (9/1/2018)
(Domaine G. Roumier/christophe Roumier Bonnes-mares Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, Plundering Burgundy Past (Jul 2018) (7/18/2018)
(Domaine G. Roumier/christophe Roumier Bonnes-mares Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, The Glorious 1999 Red Burgundies (Mar 2018) (3/18/2018)
(Domaine G. Roumier/christophe Roumier Bonnes-mares Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Clive Coates MW
Decanter, Clive Coates - My Favorite Burgundies (2/13/2018)
(Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (3/19/2013)
(Dom Georges Roumier, Grand Cru Bonnes Mares Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Kapon
Vintage Tastings, Chicago Recap (11/2/2011)
(Roumier Bonnes Mares magnum) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 2nd Quarter, 2007, Issue #26
(Domaine Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound (3/23/2007)
(Domaine Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Bonus Articles, Domaine Georges Roumier: Chambolle-Musigny’s Finest Domaine (May 2001, updated June 2003)
(Bonnes Mares- Roumier) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (5/27/2002)
(Dom Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Bonus Articles, 1999 Red Burgundy in the Bottle (May 2002)
(Bonnes Mares- Roumier) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Bonus Articles, Bonnes-Mares: Crown Prince of Chambolle (May 2002)
(Roumier Bonnes-Mares) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2002, IWC Issue #101
(Domaine Christophe Roumier Bonnes Mares) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 1st Quarter, 2002, Issue #5
(Domaine Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2001, IWC Issue #95
(Domaine Christophe Roumier Bonnes Mares) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 1st Quarter, 2001, Issue #1
(Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound
(Domaine Georges Roumier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Domaine G Roumier: Bonnes Mares
(Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, Domaine G Roumier, Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Producer websitePinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Nuits on weinlagen.infoBonnes Mares Grand CruDescrittori: Ribes e violetta sono il marchio di fabbrica del Bonnes Mares |
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