Domaine Georges Roumier   Bonnes Mares

2011 Bonnes Mares

By Domaine Georges Roumier

2011 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier, Burgundy, France

Within the prestigious echelons of Burgundy's cherished vineyards, 2011 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier is a beacon of finesse in a vintage that demanded the utmost expertise. The season's erratic climate could have spelled inconsistency but through meticulous nurturing, this Bonnes Mares emerged triumphant—a testament to the calibre of Roumier’s craft.

 

Investing in Elegance: A Vinous Portrait of 2011

The art of viniculture was put to the test during 2011; despite early concerns over weather aberrations, Domaine Georges Roumier's proficiency unveiled a vintage rich with complexity and poise. For investors, this paragon represents not only a sterling addition to collections but also highlights the strength of fine wines even when nature presents a challenge.

 

The Singular Sophistication of 2011

In tasting, the 2011 Bonnes Mares conveys an alluring dichotomy: vibrant, expressive fruit notes dance atop a deep, earthy foundation—a duality born of that year's early warmth followed by cooler September days. The usually robust tannins here are more refined, offering a supple embrace rather than an assertive grip. It is a composition that speaks to the attentiveness given during its creation. Hints of cherry and dark berry flirt with traces of floral elegance and subtle spice derived from terroir-driven minerality and adept oak integration.

The precise calibration of this wine reflects Domaine Georges Roumier's intimate knowledge of their craft, delivering an investment-worthy Bonnes Mares reflective of its origin yet singular in its vintage character.

With some years now in bottle, 2011 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier gracefully ascends the arc of maturation. It squares confidently with its terroir-driven peers while exuding an individualistic charm—a compelling proposition for Burgundian aficionados seeking complexity beneath a cultivated veneer.

Current market price

$23,660.00

12x75cl

Highest score

90

POP score

1418

Scores and tasting notes

90

Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. Christophe Roumier’s 2011 Bonnes-Mares comes across a little lean on the nose, although there is fine delineation – distinct marine scents emerging with time while there is just a touch of reduction. The palate is medium-bodied and quite masculine for a Bonnes-Mares. There is more reserve compared to its peers, but it is undeniably succinctly focused with an abiding sense of symmetry on the finish. Excellent, but at the moment it feels rugged for a Bonnes-Mares. I suspect that it will improve with 3-4 years in bottle.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 November 2014

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