Bright red-ruby. Very ripe yet scented aromas of black raspberry, spices, licorice, bitter chocolate and wild herbs. Wonderfully sappy and juicy but not thick, with strong dark berry, floral and herbal flavors showing terrific thrust. Like most of Bernstein's 2010s, this boasts a serious spine for cellaring. And like the Clos de la Roche, this wine shut down in the glass. In a distinctly masculine style.

The 2010 Bonnes-Mares, from a parcel on the Chambolle side, comes across as big and quite powerful. Dark cherries, mint, wild flowers and sweet spices saturate the palate in this deep, muscular Bonnes-Mares. I only hope to have a chance to taste this when it is mature. This is a great showing from Olivier Bernstrein.

Bonbons on the nose. Very close to Chambolle – a fruity expression of Bonnes Mares. Very fine tannins on the end, with lots of saveur and appeal. Great racy stuff. (JR)