2014 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
By Domaine Comte de Vogue
2014 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy, France
The illustrious 2014 vintage in Burgundy has presented oenophiles and investors alike with a pantheon of wines that deftly combine grace and structure. Among this cohort, the 2014 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue emerges with a compelling narrative etched into its terroir-driven profile.
Vintage Virtuosity: The Play of Elements
A true exemplar of Burgundian finesse, this Grand Cru bear witness to a growing season that navigated a tightrope between meteorological whims. Its creation oversaw a mild winter succumbing to a cool, rainy start to the summer, before a redeeming sun-dappled August paved the way for an early September harvest. The result: a wine that articulates the climatic journey with poise, revealing a tale of survival and triumph in its juice.
The Tactile Harmony of 2014
The translucent ruby liquid of the 2014 Bonnes-Mares from Domaine Comte de Vogue carries with it an olfactory tapestry - wild cherries and ripe strawberries unfolding into a subtle weave of wet earth and delicate spices. The palate, noble and intricate, balances tensile tannins with the gentle acidity characteristic of the vintage. It culminates in a finish both elongated and brimming with the potential for evolution – an attribute that inevitably intrigues collectors and enthusiasts who cherish wines promising longevity and ascent in complexity over time.
In considering this wine as part of a diversified portfolio, its investment merit is underscored by its limited production, Domaine Comte de Vogue's venerable reputation, and the defining climatic conditions of 2014 that have crafted its narrative. A gem within the year's offerings from Burgundy, it bears all markings of an exquisite addition – appealing not solely to the sommelier's palate but also to the investor's discerning eye.
In conclusion, each sip of the 2014 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is like perusing a chapter from Burgundy’s book of climatic tales, inked in expressive terroir dialects. Herein lies an opportunity not just for enjoyment but also for fine wine investment - a chapter worth savouring and adding to one’s own collection.
Market price (CAD)
$6,500.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
260.67
Scores and tasting notes
The 2015 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru is really blossoming now that the wine is safely in bottle. It has a gorgeous, floral bouquet with scents of blueberry, blackberry and briary, wonderful mineral expression here with a palpable sense of energy and precision. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin, what you might call a "cool" Bonnes Mares, sleek and sensual with very fine tension towards the red cherry and kirsch tinged finish. What a gorgeous Bonnes-Mares, though I would be inclined to afford it several years in bottle. Tasted November 2016.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 June 2017