Domaine Jacques Frederic Mugnier   Bonnes Mares

2015 Bonnes Mares

By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier

2015 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Burgundy, France

The 2015 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier exemplifies the unique charm of its birth year. Predominantly perceived as an exquisite vintage after a challenging start with uncertain spring conditions, 2015 ultimately revelled in a superlative summer, wherein the meticulous management of the vineyard underlined the focus on quality over quantity.

 

A Vintage Enthralled by Nature's Artistry

With the Burgundian soil enjoying a delightful caress from the long-awaited benevolent weather, the harvest at Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier was nothing short of miraculous. The culmination of terroir and climatic serendipity in 2015, Bonnes Mares achieved a harmony representative of its noble lineage yet distinctly marked by the aura of the season. With a commendable performance of acidity and structure, precision met palate in an enchanting dance.

 

Eloquent Expressions of Earth and Element

The medium-bodied elegance radiates through a spectrum of red and dark berries, interlacing with earthy undertones and an ethereal hint of spice. This compelling demonstration of prowess is set to further unfurl over time, enhancing its inherent complexity. Moreover, this vintage's investment potential is accentuated by the harmony between its ageing capability and the allure it holds when approached in its youth.

In essence, the tactful nurture during 2015 has enriched Bonnes Mares from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier with a finesse that commands attention in the sphere of fine wine investment. Savvy collectors would be wise to consider its subtle power and eloquent reflection of a particularly blessed Burgundian year as a compelling addition to their portfolio.

 

A Symphony of Seasonal Mastery

To imbibe the 2015 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier is to experience not just a wine, but rather a narrative woven by vigour and virtue. It encapsulates a year when nature humbly bowed to the vigneron's craft, allowing for a creation that resonates with connoisseurs and investors alike. The proposition herein speaks to an audience that appreciates the delicate intertwining of climatic grace and winemaking mastery—a treasure trove awaiting within each sip.

Current market price

$23,140.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

990

Scores and tasting notes

94

The 2015 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru is excellent, opening in the glass with notes of peony, ripe cherries, briary fruits, potpourri, dark chocolate and coniferous forest floor—more wild in profile than Mugnier's other wines from Chambolle. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated and deep, with impressive power and a long finish. This is quite a dramatic Bonnes Mares by Mugnier's standards, and the only criticism one could make is that it doesn't possess the ineffable sense of completeness that distinguishes his Amoureuses and Musigny. Discussing his Bonnes Mares, Mugnier notes that half of the vineyard was replanted in 1988 and a quarter in 1980. As these young vines reach age 30, he observes, they have become "more Chambolle in character."

William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 27 April 2018

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