2015 Francois Bertheau Bonnes-Mares
Secondary Description
The culmination of a fascinating and excellent tasting. The 2015 Francois Bertheau Bonnes Mares is a bigger wine than the Amoureuses, it`s bolder with more structure and will need ages to develop amd resolve. The fruit is utterly pure with little oak showing. There`s a big finish and overall the wine shows all of Francois` trademark elegance with drive, freshness and balance included. (CW 10/11/16)
Producer
Origin
Chambolle-Musigny, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy/Beaujolais/Jura, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Pinot Noir
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Classification
Burgundy grands crus
Score
91-94 points, Allen Meadows, burghound.com, Oct 2016 17+ points, Julia Harding, jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2016
| Case 6x75cl | |
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| Stock in Warehouse | - |
| Stock on Order* | 1 |
| Price ib | £1,350.00 |
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Media Reviews
Allen Meadows
Interestingly there is also a touch of sandalwood present here as well on the much more restrained nose of red currant, earth, underbrush and a hint of the sauvage. As one would expect there is more volume, power and intensity to the relatively concentrated medium-bodied flavors that are shaped by moderately firm tannins on the beautifully persistent finish. This too would best be allowed at least 5 to 7 years of cellaring and should reward as many as 10. 91-94 points
Julia Harding
Cask sample. Light cherry red. Ripe fruits, even a touch of prunes here but not really overripe. Fine-boned, dry, powdery texture. Really persistent even though it seems quite subtle on the palate. Its class shows in the persistence. I think Les Amoureuses is a better bet. 17+ points