A more deeply pitched nose features plenty of earth influence but there are also soft floral and herbal nuances to the array of very ripe red berry fruit liqueur aromas. There is impressive concentration and an overt muscularity to the big-bodied flavors that possess plenty of power on the dusty, explosive and seriously long finish where the supporting tannins are very well integrated. There is first-rate complexity and this should amply reward 12 to 15 years of cellar time. Drink: 2022+
-Burghound.com, Issue 49. Tasted: Jan 14, 2013

Medium red. Blueberry, mocha, violet, woodsmoke and sexy earth tones on the rather wild nose. Densely packed, dry and classic, with strong minerality contributing to the impression of lift and verve. Best today on the very long, vibrant finish, which leaves the palate saturated with wild crushed berries. Mugnier described this wine's pH of 3.55 as "lower than average."

The 2010 Bonnes-Mares comes across as a bit reticent. An expressive bouquet laced with dark berries, crushed rocks and graphite leads to a pretty core of dark red fruit. The generous, fleshy finish is the best thing about the Bonnes-Mares. As good as this is, it isn't as compelling as I had hoped. It's hard to believe I did not catch the Bonnes-Mares during an awkward stage. Today, some of the magic is missing.