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2012 Bonnes-Mares
By Maison Joseph Drouhin
2012 Bonnes-Mares from Maison Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy, France
The revered 2012 vintage of Bonnes-Mares from Maison Joseph Drouhin deftly showcases the exquisite potential of that year's crop in Burgundy. Unlike its forebears, this particular iteration of the storied vineyard holds a narrative woven with climatic adversity that, paradoxically, yields a wine of profound complexity and finesse.
Articulating Elegance Amidst Climatic Trials
Maison Joseph Drouhin's 2012 Bonnes-Mares is a testament to the diligence and discerning viticulture that come to the fore in challenging vintages. '12 was marked by atypical weather patterns resulting in a smaller harvest. Yet, it is precisely these constrained yields that concentrated the essence of terroir in each precious grape.
A Sumptuous Symphony of Sensory Delights
This particular vintage speaks volumes through its sumptuous layers; an ensemble of dark cherry and ripe plum notes cascade into subtler undertones of earth and spice. The wine opens up in the glass like an olfactory overture, hinting at the ineffable quality that sets it apart. A poised balance between fruit and acidity creates an elegant framework for aging, positioning it as a striking candidate for investment and anticipated appreciation in complexity.
The 2012 Bonnes-Mares from Maison Joseph Drouhin is a collector's jewel. It reflects the regal poise of Burgundy's cherished Grand Cru vineyards amid less than forgiving climes - thriving where others have not, embodying resilience magnificently transmuted into liquid splendour.
A Confluence of Rarity and Opportunity
For connoisseurs and investors alike, this vintage encapsulates rarity due to reduced allocations; a feature that amplifies its value considerably within any discerning collection. Its embodiment of Maison Joseph Drouhin's commitment to excellence in such a challenging year reinforces its worthiness as one of the defining releases from Burgundy's rich tapestry of viticultural artistry.
As we appreciate each facet of this 2012 Bonnes-Mares, we find a wine marked not by climate alone but by Maison Joseph Drouhin's unyielding pursuit of perfection amidst nature's trials - a truly investable art form.
Market price (CAD)
$12,210.00
12x75cl