1999 Bonnes Mares
By Domaine Georges Roumier
1999 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier, Burgundy, France
The turn of the millennium saw a winemaking legacy continued with majestic aptitude by Domaine Georges Roumier. Particularly, with their 1999 Bonnes Mares, they have not simply maintained but elevated the viticultural brilliance this Burgundy estate is revered for. This vintage stands as a lucid chapter in the ongoing narrative of Burgundian finesse.
Exceptional Vintage, Exceptional Investment
The 1999 Bonnes Mares exudes quintessential characteristics that make this vintage an investable gem for enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Its pedigree exemplifies the Domaine's adeptness in crafting wines that gracefully articulate the essence of their terroir under exceptional climatic preconditions.
Climatic Serendipity Imbues Terroir Expression
The climatic conditions of '99 proffered an ideal equipoise—moderate warmth and timely rains—cloaking the Côte de Nuits in an aura of potential greatness. The terroir's inherent virtues, brought to life through nature's benevolence, are encapsulated in each sip of the 1999 Bonnes Mares, offering savants a voyage through time and soil.
Elegance and poise radiate from its deep ruby core, as a bouquet of sumptuous cherries and ripe strawberries unfurls from the glass, entwined with whispers of earthy truffles and delicate spice. On the palate, resonate harmonies of fruit and minerality dance—dense yet impeccably textured tannins lead to an enduring finish that speaks volumes of this wine's graceful ageing capability.
Decanted appropriately, the synthesis of complex flavours and structural integrity ensure that investors tasting this remarkable offering will encounter an epiphany in their pursuit. Sublime integration and balance herald its position as one of Domaine Georges Roumier’s most captivating offerings from the last days of the twentieth century—firmly placing 1999 Bonnes Mares at a pinnacle within well-curated portfolios.
In summation, as time gently advances upon this splendid vintage, it serves both as a bastion for serious collectors and as a pursuable acme for those who wish to capture the soul of Burgundy through what can only be described as vinous clairvoyance—a truly nobiliary addition to any investment cellar.
Market price (SGD)
$48,380.00
12x75cl
Highest score
93
POP score
2229.23
Scores and tasting notes
The medium to dark ruby-colored 1999 Bonnes Mares has a rose and black cherry-scented nose. Medium to full-bodied, rich, broad, and expansive, this is a firm, muscular, masculine wine. Its flavor profile, composed of blackberries, assorted flowers, jammy blueberries, and candied cherries, is silky-textured and leads to a long, black pepper-filled finish. Importer: Seagram Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 572-7725.
Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 30 August 2001