Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares other_regions velvety textures and ocean of

velvety textures and ocean of licorice

Ripe aromas include those of plum

the wine has quite an earthy nose of fertile loam

Beautiful aromas of dark fruits and minerals

Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares other_regions velvety textures and ocean of(from a . 34 ha parcel located in 100% terres rouges). A background hint of wood easily allows the cool and equally pure essence of red currant, plum and violet scents to be appreciated. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the tautly muscular flavors that are also shaped by relatively fine grained tannins on the balanced and lingering finale. This is a Bonnes Mares of refinement and finesse that should age well on a base of balance.