Domaine Comte de Vogue   Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

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

95

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

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