(Comte Georges de Vogüé Bonnes-Mares) After the Amoureuses the nose is broader, less refined but full of energy - like the premier cru there is a hint of background spice. Mouth-filling with soft tannin and juicy fruit - actually for the first time I have an impression in my mind of 'risotto rice' for the tannins - soft but still with a little bite of crunchy texture at their core. François says this can be a characteristic of the 'terres rouges' where the domaine's vines are planted. Long finishing, this wine is not as forceful as some vintages, but I like it all the more for that. Excellent.
By Bill Nanson
(Comte Georges de Vogüé Bonnes-Mares) After the Amoureuses the nose is broader, less refined but full of energy - like the premier cru there is a hint of background spice. Mouth-filling with soft tannin and juicy fruit - actually for the first time I have an impression in my mind of 'risotto rice' for the tannins - soft but still with a little bite of crunchy texture at their core. François says this can be a characteristic of the 'terres rouges' where the domaine's vines are planted. Long finishing, this wine is not as forceful as some vintages, but I like it all the more for that. Excellent.4/1/2009, (See more on Burgundy-Report...)