Bonnes Mares, Domaine Denis Mortet 2014

**Note: from a .35 ha parcel with vines in the terres blanches portion**
Here too a touch of reduction argues for decanting this if you're going to kill a bottle young. By contrast there is even more size, weight and power to the bigger and slightly denser flavors that don't possess the same minerality yet offer even better persistence on the overtly austere, backward and ultra-serious finale. This is also absolutely terrific though note that this bad boy will require plenty of patience.

The 2014 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is the second new addition to the domaine, the same métayage as the Mazi-Chambertin, although I suspect that this will be far superior. It comes from the terre blanches on the Chambolle-Musigny side. It has a more refined and harmonious bouquet than the Mazi-Chambertin, with a touch of mint infusing the red and black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with superb energy and vigor, fine tannin and a sorbet-like freshness on the finish.This is wonderful. Drink Date 2018 - 2038