Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares other_regions_australia Background notes of wood are

Background notes of wood are discernible but stop short of being invasive as they still allow the restrained

lilac and rose petal along with hints of Granny Smith apples and lemongrass

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

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

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

Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares other_regions_australia Background notes of wood are(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.