1980 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Bonnes Mares

Community Tasting Notes (7) Avg Score: 93 points

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  6/5/2020 - KoalaHK wrote:

  Drunk at Crown Super Deluxe in Hong Kong - Upon opening this was quite muddled, perhaps heat affected, perhaps a touch maderised. There was a hint of sweetness on the finish however. So we left it in the glass and after about half an hour the 'funk' began to blow off; so we decanted it which I think accelerated that process. There is still quite a bit of acid, which is probably this wine's saving grace. Its more rustic than I would expect from an old Roumier BM in perfect condition but nonetheless even a less than perfect bottle was enjoyable.

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  9/17/2019 - dchain Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Extremely generous bottle from RT who is visiting from LA. Young looking, still vigorous ruby. Initially very beefy and gamey with that old vine Pinot nose that gives the age away a little. Initially the nose is quite funky but not corked or affected, just bottle stink. After 30 mins the stink blows off and the palate is better than the nose. Some black fruit remains but veering towards the beef and farmyard. Does keep changing in the glass and you get hints of positive soil notes, occasional burst of citrus notes which then subside again. A very fascinating and intriguing wine but more academic rather than pleasure. Agree with FCXJ that there is just too much game and boullion for most people to enjoy. Still a great experience and friendship was reaffirmed over this meal so what does any of this really matter!

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  2/13/2018 - BradE wrote:

  Twenty Eight Vintages of Roumier Bonnes Mares: This was good, but not up to expectations. A number of the folks at the table who have drunk this vintage numerous times felt it was not a representative bottle.

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  10/9/2016 - fcxj wrote: 90 Points

  Roumier Jasper Morris dinner. Some loved this, citing iron, leather and beef notes. More savory nose and palate than my preference, but good concentration and length.

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  12/27/2015 - Margauxguy wrote: 94 Points

  Pale, amber/ strawberry color. Perfect sweetness with a touch of sous bois, elegant, light, yet complex. Sappy, all soft skin red fruit. Delicious

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