Jacques Frederic Mugnier, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2010 Soaring aromatics literally explode from

Soaring aromatics literally explode from the glass

round and wonderfully seductive mediumbodied flavors that possess fine phenolic maturity to the fine but firm tannins that impart a dusty character to the wonderfully long finish

This was all destemmed and spent 14 months in 37% new French oak

(made from fruit grown in the Sanford & Benedict and Bien Nacido vineyards

Otherwise there is impressive volume and power to the broad-shouldered flavors that possess a velvety mid-palate that contrasts considerably with the robust and borderline rustic finale that is supported by very firm tannins

Jacques Frederic Mugnier, Bonnes Mares Vintage:2010 Soaring aromatics literally explode from(50% of the vines in this . 35 ha parcel were planted in 1980 and 1988, with the remainder planted in the 50s; the vines are planted in both terres rouges and terres blanches but there is a slight majority in the latter). A background hint of reduction doesnt materially detract from the otherwise broad ranging nose that features notes of red currant, rose petal, lavender and Asian style tea. Like the Fues the focused and powerful flavors possess a