Somewhat surprisingly this is less aromatically elegant though it’s just as complex with its more deeply pitched array of red and dark berries, earth and a hint of the sauvage. There is excellent volume and even better mid-palate concentration to the broad-shouldered flavors that also possess focused power and punch on the strikingly persistent finish. This is really quite classy and while the Clos de Vougeot is lovely this is more complete. 2025+

(WA90-92 points) The 2013 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, from a single parcel on the Chambolle side, has a rather opaque bouquet at the moment: broody dark berry fruit interlaced with iodine and violets. The palate is medium-bodied with touches of mocha and dark chocolate on the entry. Here, the oak comes through quite strongly, and tends to obscure the terroir on the finish. See what this does after 4-5 years in bottle and to allow the oak to fully integrate. - Neal Martin