2017 Bonnes-Mares, Domaine Dujac

Bright cherry red. There is that red-fruited beauty here but it is hiding a little at the moment and there’s a sweet ripeness and spice. Depth of fruit but you could miss it because of the lively fresh character. Lots of energy and a hint of stems as the wine opens. Fine, chalky tannins that melt on the finish. Scented beauty to be fully realised – but you won’t need to wait too long. ~ (18) Julia Harding, JancisRobinson.com 11-29-2018

Unwinding in the glass with notes of cassis, wild plums and red berries that are complemented by nuances of peonies, heather and dark chocolate, Dujac's 2017 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is full-bodied, deep and incisive, its tight-knit core structured around fine but chalky tannins and tangy acids. Firm and introverted, as is so often the case, it has superb potential and will reward the patient, but readers considering purchasing this serious Bonnes-Mares should count on exercising over a decade's patience before opening bottles. ~ (95) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 1-9-2020

~ (94) Neal Martin, Vinous 11-1-2018

An exceptionally pretty and, similar to the Malconsorts, somewhat sweet nose combines notes of lavender, rose petal, violet, red currant and a whiff of orange pekoe tea. There is good if not special mid-palate density to the overtly intense flavors that terminate in a dusty, austere and reasonably powerful finish where the tannins are a bit spiky. My sense is though that with a few years of age they will round off and render the finish more harmonious. ~ (92) Allen Meadows, Burghound 1-10-2020