Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares other_regions_australia but that wine sets the

but that wine sets the bar very high (and it earned a 100-point score)

This is a very opulent and rich expression with forward determination and power

and in need of patience

This is clearly built for extended aging and I would recommend not touching a bottle for at least a decade

Note that my conclusion assumes that the reduction displayed by the nose eventually dissipates with age

Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares other_regions_australia but that wine sets the(from a . 34 ha parcel located in 100% terres rouges). A background hint of wood easily allows the cool and equally pure essence of red currant, plum and violet scents to be appreciated. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the tautly muscular flavors that are also shaped by relatively fine grained tannins on the balanced and lingering finale. This is a Bonnes Mares of refinement and finesse that should age well on a base of balance.