95 Wine Spectator
A touch cheesy (not a bad thing in a fine young red), this shows plenty of licorice, blackberry and spice notes from new oak. Young and unevolved, with a foundation of resonating tannins, it builds in intensity through the long finish. Impressive. Best from 2010 through 2035. 225 cases made. –BS
95 Wine Spectator
A touch cheesy (not a bad thing in a fine young red), this shows plenty of licorice, blackberry and spice notes from new oak. Young and unevolved, with a foundation of resonating tannins, it builds in intensity through the long finish. Impressive. Best from 2010 through 2035. 225 cases made. –BS
93 Robert Parker
Though Roumier?s holdings in Bonnes Mares are equally divided between the ?white? and ?red? soils, the latter produced substantially more fruit in 2003, being better equipped ? thanks to the water retaining clay ? to cope with the heat and drought. Deep, earthy aromas of black fruits can be discerned in its complex nose. Powerful, armed with huge depth, this big, tannic, highly structured wine is dominated by brambleberries and blackberries. Its exceptionally long finish reveals a slight hint of alcoholic heat. Projected maturity: 2008-2019
93 Robert Parker
Though Roumier?s holdings in Bonnes Mares are equally divided between the ?white? and ?red? soils, the latter produced substantially more fruit in 2003, being better equipped ? thanks to the water retaining clay ? to cope with the heat and drought. Deep, earthy aromas of black fruits can be discerned in its complex nose. Powerful, armed with huge depth, this big, tannic, highly structured wine is dominated by brambleberries and blackberries. Its exceptionally long finish reveals a slight hint of alcoholic heat. Projected maturity: 2008-2019
91 Vinous
Good medium red. Exotic aromas of truffle, pepper, licorice and earth, with a suggestion of red berry liqueur. Then powerful and peppery in the mouth, with less obvious sweetness than the vintage would suggest. Finishes with powerful, broad tannins and building peppery persistence. Very Bonnes-Mares in style: somber and brooding. Roumier says this reminds him of the 1990.