2012 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
By Domaine Comte de Vogue
2012 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy, France
For connoisseurs and investors alike, the allure of the exceptional 2012 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue is irresistible. Within this vintage lies a narrative of a challenging but ultimately rewarding year for the vignerons in Burgundy. Notably marked by erratic weather patterns, 2012 nonetheless culminated in wines of profound complexity and depth.
Refinement Under Duress: The 2012 Harvest's Triumph
The 2012 season tested the mettle of Burgundy, with capricious spring frosts followed by a tempestuous summer. Yet, these trials distilled into a spectacular refinement in the grapes that reached harvest. Domaine Comte de Vogue's venerable experience tending to the Bonnes-Mares terroir has yielded a vintage with a tapestry of structure, depth, and vitality that reflects their masterful approach amidst climatic adversity.
A Vintage Of Singular Character
There is a robust yet elegant narrative in each sip of the 2012 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru. This wine's vibrancy ties it intimately to its birth year—a symphony where dark cherries and ripe raspberries dance alongside subtle earthy undertones and a whisper of fine oak. The tannins assert themselves with grace, suggesting a longevity that beckons the astute investor's attention.
There is an undeniable poise in the 2012 offering from Domaine Comte de Vogue; one captures an intensity rarely found in such precarious vintages. This wine continues to evolve with promise, an intricate mélange worthy of patience that will enchant its audience for years to come.
An Investment With A Pedigree
Contemplating the future with this bottle in one's cellar offers more than just anticipation—it provides assurance. As an investment-grade wine, the 2012 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru serves as both a formidable asset and an experiential treasure, encapsulating the formidable spirit of Burgundy's terroir and the mastery by which Domaine Comte de Vogue consistently lays claim to its renown.
In summation, while remaining grounded in its unique vintage characteristics, the 2012 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue stands as a testament to resilience and excellence—a true jewel among investments in fine wine. Its pedigree is signalled not only by its birthplace but by its capacity to mature with splendour.
Market price (USD)
$5,770.00
12x75cl
Highest score
92
POP score
394.17
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru from de Vogüé has a very refined nose: brambly red berry fruit, raspberry preserve and just a touch of damp undergrowth coming through with time. The reduction actually becomes more pronounced with time. The palate is medium-bodied, perhaps lighter and airier than I was anticipated yet still displaying exquisite balance with an innocuous but charming, light-hearted finish that seems less exuberant than a year ago. I am sure this will gain more volume with bottle age.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 October 2015