Domaine Georges Roumier   Bonnes Mares

2000 Bonnes Mares

By Domaine Georges Roumier

2000 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier, Burgundy

A vintage that gracefully stands amongst the iconic, the 2000 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier reflects the allure of Burgundy's terroir in a year that bestowed challenge and triumph in equal measure. It's a treasure that narrates the story of its genesis—a tale marked by the diligent labour of vignerons and the whims of nature.

 

A Testament to Resilience and Mastery

At the turn of the millennium, Burgundy winemakers, including the esteemed Domaine Georges Roumier, bore witness to climatic capriciousness as they endeavoured to extract magnificence from adversity. A cool, damp spring gave way to an erratic summer, beseeching meticulous canopy management and precise picking decisions—a testament to Christophe Roumier's mastery.

 

An Oenophile's Delight: The 2000 Bonnes Mares Vintage Intellect

The 2000 Bonnes Mares rises above its yearly peers with a poised defiance; it is an ensemble of precisely ripened fruit buoyed by sagacious vinification. The result is a compelling synthesis—a wine hinting at its brooding power beneath an impeccably tailored exterior.

Laden with sumptuous ripe red cherries, wild berries, and an underlay of earthy minerality, this wine echoes the complexity envisaged by seasoned collectors. As tannins weave through its robust structure, one appreciates their artful integration—bestowing length and a supple frame poised elegantly with age.

Indeed, for those seeking investment-grade wines with storied provenance, this vintage undeniably commend itself. As it unfurls in the glass, investors will find reassurance in its continuous evolution—a dynamic testament to the potential vested within fine Burgundy's secondary market.

 

A Pinnacle Vintage—2000 Defined by Domaine Georges Roumier

Capturing the essence of what makes Burgundy's wines some of the most coveted for connoisseurs and investors alike, the 2000 Bonnes Mares is an emblem of adaptation and excellence. Those fortunate enough to acquire this splendid offering will observe not merely a wine in their cellar but a chronicle—the symbiotic dance of time-honoured tradition and singular climatic expression, forever immortalised by Domaine Georges Roumier's gifted hands.

Current market price

£29,400.00

12x75cl

Highest score

91

POP score

2672.73

Scores and tasting notes

91

The star at chez Roumier in the 2000 vintage is Christophe’s Bonnes Mares. Its beguiling aromas of spiced sweet cherries lead to a medium-bodied, silky-textured character crammed with cherries, currants, and candied raspberries. Lush, generous, and pure, it is deep, concentrated, and possesses a long, expressive finish. Projected maturity: 2004-2011. Importer: Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel; (212) 572-7725

Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2003

Vintage performance