Domaine Comte de Vogue   Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

2001 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

2001 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy, France

Domaine Comte de Vogue's creations are synonymous with the exquisite tapestry of Burgundian excellence, and the 2001 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a paragon of this heritage. This vintage stands as a testamento to the harmonious balance between nature's whims and a vintner's deft touch, amidst the challenges and rewards of early 21st-century winemaking in this revered region.

 

A Vintage Seasoned by Time

The turn of the millennium heralded climatic idiosyncrasies that nurtured the terroirs with a distinctive hand, particularly across the Grand Cru vineyards. The 2001 vintage materialised from a growing season that showed restraint in its warmth and benevolence in moisture, imparting to the Bonnes-Mares a complexity that evolved sublimely over two decades. It behoves serious wine investors to appreciate the finesse woven into this particular year.

 

From Berry to bottle: An Accolade to Maturation

In glass, the 2001 Bonnes-Mares from Domaine Comte de Vogue unfurls layers such as would rival even the finest of silks. A nuanced tapestry of red and black cherries entwined with tell-tale forest floor and whispers of spice reveals itself through every sip. With age, this wine has welcomed an elegance that accentuates its pristine structure and enduring finish, inviting a ballet of flavours that endures well beyond the initial taste.

This is not simply a testament to Domaine Comte de Vogue's expertise in viticulture and enology but also an emblem of Burgundy's timeless dance with vintage variation. True connoisseurs and astute investors will find much to celebrate—and much potential for growth—in securing allocations of this distinguished vintage.

 

Conclusion: An Investment-worthy Rarity

The 2001 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is undeniably one thread in the grand tapestry of Burgundy that beckons with its restrained power and poised evolution. It is one of those rarified expressions from Domaine Comte de Vogue that has elbowed its way into the collectors' lexicon for both its impressive craftsmanship at harvest and its ascension with age—a true boon for enthusiasts angled towards wine investment.

Current market price

$9,510.00

12x75cl

Highest score

89

POP score

634.44

Scores and tasting notes

89-90

Blackberries and a myriad of spices are found in the nose of the light to medium-bodied 2001 Bonnes Mares. Satin-textured and broad shouldered on the attack, this wine reveals outstanding depth to its blackberry and blueberry-flavored character. Its dark fruit-laden finish displays a firm, woody tannin-laced characteristic. Drink it over the next 7 years. According to Francois Millet, this famed estate’s highly talented winemaker, 2001 was a vintage that wished to produce high yields. “We dropped half the fruit before veraison (when the grapes change color), yet harvested 35 hectoliters per hectare, a high yield for this domaine.” Burgundy’s resident poet, Millet stated that “2001's fruit is its sensuality, the acidity is its conscience and soul.” While my pragmatic mind is incapable of understanding the meaning of his words, it is clear that Millet fashioned some of the finest red Burgundies produced in 2001. Importers: A David Schildknecht Selection, Vintner Select, Cincinnati, OH; tel. 513-229-3630; Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700; Chambers & Chambers, Inc., San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 642-5500; Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770; Ideal Wines, Medford, MA; tel. 781-395-3300; and a Becky Wasserman Selection / Le Serbet; French Fax: 011-33-3-80-24-29-70, various American importers

Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2003

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