Domaine Georges Roumier   Bonnes Mares

2001 Bonnes Mares

By Domaine Georges Roumier

2001 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier, Burgundy, France

The turn of the millennium heralded a number of fine vintages from the storied cellars of Burgundy, yet the 2001 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier stands out as a particular jewel in the crown from this heralded wine region. As a critic with an enduring affinity for the complexities of Burgundy’s terroir, the 2001 vintage presents itself not merely as a drink but as an articulate narrative of its vineyard’s history and climatic nuance.

 

A Reflection of Climatic Resilience

Burgundy's 2001 harvest was a testament to winemakers' ingenuity in the face of climatic challenges. Their prowess is epitomised in the 2001 Bonnes Mares – an intricate libation that mirrors the vintage’s subtle dance between adversity and triumph. Rain and cool temperatures initially concerned vignerons, yet a late-season reprieve contributed to surprisingly harmonious fruit ripening – a success tellingly etched into each bottle.

 

A Vintage Steeped in Elegance

Tasting the 2001 Bonnes Mares is an immersive experience; it beckons with profuse aromatics hinting at dark cherries and earthy undertones, giving way to a palate suffused with layers of spice, minerality, and mature fruit. This structure gives investors not just assurance in its current opulence but anticipation of further depth as it continues to evolve. The wine's exquisite balance portends longevity, aligning it seamlessly with principles of prudent wine investment.

As with all exceptional investments, one seeks rarity and potential; qualities that the 2001 Bonnes Mares possesses in abundance. For those astute investors endeavouring to embellish their portfolio with a representative icon from Burgundy, this vintage from Domaine Georges Roumier offers a tapestry woven with distinction and elegance.

 

Landmark Investment Potential

Domaine Georges Roumier’s expression of terroir in their 2001 Bonnes Mares befits the serious investor's cellar, with its amalgam of finesse and authority presenting not only a peerless drink today but a promise for decades to come. In essence, it captures an invaluable snapshot of Burgundy's viticultural legacy during a year that tested both vine and vintner alike; a hallmark achievement capable of gracing any collection with prestige.

Market price (USD)

$33,330.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

1950

Scores and tasting notes

94

Roumier's 2001 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru was showing very well indeed and was more open for inspection than a bottle I enjoyed 11 months ago, offering up a complex bouquet of real depth, featuring ripe red cherry, peony, undergrowth and venison, framed by a discrete touch of nutty new oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a chewy chassis of youthful tannins, an ample core of fruit and a firm, sapid finish. While this misses the intensity and ineffable completeness of the greatest Roumier vintages, this Bonnes Mares is an undeniable success, and it will continue to develop for two decades.

William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 28 February 2018

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