Grand Cru

Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Domaine Hudelot Baillet

Bonnes-Mares

Plot of 0.13ha facing east with limestone and white clayey marl soil.

GRAPE VARIETY

100% Pinot Noir

Ageing

17 months / 50% new barrels

Robe

Deep, ruby-like brilliance

Nose

Aromas of undergrowth, raspberry and violet

PALATE

Finesse, elegance, balance and good length on the palate

Laying down

10 to 20 years

This builds in the mouth and fans out, whereas other Bonnes-Mares have come across as relatively skinny. This could turn out to be one of the best from this Grand Cru. Neal Martin