Jacques Frederic Mugnier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2010

Jacques Frederic Mugnier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2010

Striking aromatics of violets

red and dark currant scents

12% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot shows notes of burning embers/charcoal

floral and tea aromas

The finish narrows just a bit and it is this aspect that ultimately prevents this otherwise gorgeous effort from meriting a higher overall score

massive personality

fresh and energetic medium full flavors that are supple

The 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard (which has been bottled and will be released in 1996) should turn out to be one of the most exceptional wines of the vintage

This full-bodied wine is silky

The still very firm and backward middle weight plus flavors possess both excellent mid-palate density and plenty of minerality that carries over to the hugely long finish that is impeccably well-balanced

from a cooler zone of the valley

full-bodied mouthfeel and super-richness and power