Arlaud Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2021 (3x75cl)
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The 2021 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is the last poured by Cyprien Arlaud, though curiously, atypically for this cuvée, aromatically, it is a bit obdurate at first on the nose, eventually revealing mineral-laden red berry fruit reminiscent of Roumier (Christophe). The palate is very well balanced, not powerful but surfeit with finesse and adorned with symmetry and poise. Seamlessly integrated oak with a long finish conveying the terroir to the max. Awesome. Three (and a quarter) barrels.
Drinking Window: 2026 - 2050
Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
Review Date: 5th January 2023
5 Star Wine. No deeper in colour but immediately the nose shows that we are in the presence of serious quality. There is even more to this, along with a touch of coconut from the barrel. The fruit is fully ripe red, thinking about sliding towards the black but not going that far. The acidity comes over in the form of a high-class mineral line threading its way across the palate. Not as sensual as the Clos St-Denis but there is even more to it. Brilliant wine in the finesse key of the best of the vintage. Drink from 2030-2038.
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2038
Reviewer Name: Jasper Morris MW
Review Date: 1st November 2022
Here too there is enough reduction to mask the underlying fruit, though not the floral and spice wisps. The richer and slightly more imposing medium-bodied flavors are not quite as refined or seductive though they do flash impressively power on the dusty, firmly austere, compact and built-to-age finale.
Reviewer Name: Allen Meadows
Review Date: 1st December 2022