Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares other_regions velvety textures and ocean of

velvety textures and ocean of licorice

the wine has quite an earthy nose of fertile loam

(from a tiny parcel of only

as they seem to be selling the new vintages very fast and they even sell part of their wines en primeur

Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares other_regions velvety textures and ocean of(from a . 34 ha parcel located in 100% terres rouges). A background hint of wood easily allows the cool and equally pure essence of red currant, plum and violet scents to be appreciated. There is a lovely sense of underlying tension to the tautly muscular flavors that are also shaped by relatively fine grained tannins on the balanced and lingering finale. This is a Bonnes Mares of refinement and finesse that should age well on a base of balance.