Domaine Georges Roumier   Bonnes Mares

2015 Bonnes Mares

By Domaine Georges Roumier

2015 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier, Burgundy, France

The esteemed Domaine Georges Roumier is long celebrated for its exceptional stewardship of burgundy terroir, not least within the hallowed grounds of Bonnes Mares. The exalted 2015 vintage emerged as a particularly stellar exemplar of this Grand Cru, creating a tapestry of flavour and complexity that is emblematic of the region's best.

 

A Testament to Vintner Craftsmanship

With a seasoned hand, Christophe Roumier helmed the vintage amidst a warm growing season, curtailing yields to harness an opulent concentration of fruit. The precision and focus that Domaine Georges Roumier brought to bear in 2015 are manifest in every sensorial aspect of this remarkable creation.

 

Exquisite Vintage Nuances

The 2015 Bonnes Mares distinguishes itself with a rich, yet impeccably structured palate. This is Burgundy at its most compelling: layers of dense cherry, plums, and soft forest floor give way to an intricate mineral backbone—a testament to its extraordinary terroir. The poise of its tannins and the elegance of its acid line indicate a vintage that, while approachable in its youth, has the fortitude to mature gloriously.

A noteworthy aspect of the 2015 vintage is its early ripening season. This climatic nuance imparts a generous warmth to the wine's fruit profile without eschewing the classic refinement expected from such an illustrious Grand Cru—a tightrope walked with finesse by the winemaking team at Domaine Georges Roumier.

Investment-wise, the 2015 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier stands as a sterling opportunity. It appeals equally to oenophiles seeking to embellish their personal cellars with Burgundy's magnificence and those investors looking for wines with considerable aging potential and subsequent appreciation value.

In reflecting upon my encounter with the 2015 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier, it is abundantly clear that this vintage not only captures the quintessence of Bonnes Mares' grandeur but also epitomizes Burgundian winemaking at its zenith—a collectable par excellence for connoisseurs and investors alike.

Market price (GBP)

£24,150.00

12x75cl

Highest score

97

POP score

1420.59

Scores and tasting notes

97

Tasted blind, Roumier's 2015 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is quite reticent, unfurling in the glass with a youthfully reserved bouquet of cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, peonies and espresso roast. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and powerful, with a strikingly concentrated and multidimensional core, an ample endowment of rich, satiny tannin and a long, chewy finish. This is a ripe but structural wine that will demand—and reward—considerable patience: it's likely to prove one of the most long-lived red Burgundies of the vintage.

William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 31 October 2018

Vintage performance