The 2014 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a very well defined, earthy bouquet but backed up by sufficient red berry fruit. Touches of woodland come through with continued aeration, a touch of autumn bonfire. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin. Quite supple in the mouth for a 2014 with touches of tobacco, black pepper and light spices that emerge on the sappy finish. Superb. Tasted at the Domaine.

(from 80-year-old vines; 80% vendange entier ; 50% new oak):Bright, dark red. Black raspberry, violet, musky espresso and game on the nose, lifted by a minty nuance. Sweeter than the Sentiers but with a strong supporting spine of tannins and acids. Starts with black fruits, then shades to tart red berries. Offers lovely intensity without any heaviness, but a touch of finishing bitterness will require at least a few years of bottle aging. Groffier described this wine as "the definition of the vintage: fresh and supple, with ripe tannins and a rising finish." It boasts lovely grain and length but still needs to absorb its touch of acidity on the back end.