2012 Bonnes Mares
By Domaine Georges Roumier
2012 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier, Burgundy, France
The 2012 vintage in Burgundy was a testament to the tenacity of its vintners and the resiliency of its vines. Among the myriad of stellar wines produced, the 2012 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier emerged as a beacon of excellence—a vinous jewel crowning an undeniably challenging year.
Poise Under Pressure: Unveiling 2012's Hidden Treasure
Burgundy's 2012 vintage was no stranger to adversity—a narrative wrought with climatic hurdles that ranged from frost to hails storms. Yet, amidst such turmoil, meticulous cultivation yielded fruit of undeniable quality. Domaine Georges Roumier, a bastion of viticultural mastery, embraced these challenges to cultivate grapes that were expressive and concentrated—traits crystallised within their eminent Bonnes Mares.
A Vintage of Patience and Precision
Revel in the aromatic complexity that heralds this grand cru’s arrival—the swathes of ripe red fruits billow out, wisdomed with earthy undertones and faint vanillin whispers. With each sip, 2012 Bonnes Mares reveals a profound structure balanced meticulously with a lively acidity and well-incorporated tannins speaking volumes about its ageing potential.
The palate enthuses with harmonious notes of tart cherries, blackcurrant and exotic spices. A seamless blend conjoined by the terroir's mineral nuances, accentuating that 2012 was indeed a laborious vintage wrestled into submission to birth finesse and elegance remarkably captured by Domaine Georges Roumier.
When considering a wine investment, one must acknowledge not just the prestigious lineage but also the specific narratives that define a vintage. The resilience shown in the making of the 2012 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Georges Roumier underlines its potential as a distinguished asset —a wine that rose triumphantly over nature's vagaries to offer investors not just a piece of history but also an emblematic embodiment of Burgundy's unrelenting spirit.
Market price (USD)
$14,790.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
807.33
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru from Domaine Georges Roumier has a touch of reduction to get round first, though underneath are sophisticated red and black fruit, the oak nicely integrated though needing another couple of years to fully knit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, dense black fruit, quite saline in the mouth but nicely focused with a structured, introspective but extraordinarily long finish that will require three or four years to mellow. There is so much potential here - words written before I knew the identity of the grower.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 October 2015