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97-99 WA.
"Armed with huge quantities of fruit and perfectly ripened tannin, the medium to full-bodied 2002 Bonnes-Mares explodes from the glass with stunning aromas of candied blueberries, rocks, and red cherries. This massive, broad, enormously rich wine could ultimately, like the Chapelle and Clos de Bèze, earn a perfect score. Its velvety waves of sensual red and black fruits are interspersed with nuanced notes of spices, mocha, flowers, and minerals. While enormously powerful and ripe, it magically retains its freshness and sports an ethereal quality that is difficult to put into words. It is a tour de force in winemaking!" Wine Advocate #153, Jun 2004 |