Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares other_regions_australia though it is already very

though it is already very classy

it was aged in a combination of medium size French oak barrels and Slavonian oak casks

This is clearly built for extended aging and I would recommend not touching a bottle for at least a decade

Background notes of wood are discernible but stop short of being invasive as they still allow the restrained

lilac and rose petal along with hints of Granny Smith apples and lemongrass

Francois Bertheau, Bonnes Mares other_regions_australia though it is already very(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.