Jacques Frederic Mugnier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2011

Jacques Frederic Mugnier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2011This is easily the freshest wine to this point with its splendidly complex aromas of mostly red currant, plum and spice nuances. There is a pleasingly rich and seductive texture to the tautly muscular and well concentrated broad shouldered flavors where the supporting tannins are seamlessly well integrated on the serious, moderately austere and stunningly persistent finish.

While this may change given that these are barrel samples but based on the two that I tasted

anise and the sauvage adding breadth to the ripe dark currant scents

but full body

supple-textured

The 2010 Pluribus reveals classic notes of blueberry and mulberry fruit intermixed with hints of violets

You can follow its evident progression as it opens and evolves quickly in the glass

an absolute must for the cellar of all those who celebrate life

the 2011 is simply remarkable for the year

but with no sense of heaviness

This is definitely a "buy and forget you own it" wine as I would advise not touching a bottle for at least 10 years and 15 to 20 would likely be better

touch of wood

There is notably more volume and mid-palate concentration to the relatively supple medium weight plus flavors that tighten up noticeably on the dusty