Bonnes Mares, Domaine Dujac 2002

An explosively earthy red fruit nose combines with intensely powerful, delicious, lush, full-bodied, perfumed, meltingly seductive flavors that are gorgeously textured and incredibly sappy. This is supple yet thick and possesses flat out splendid length with the same solid, indeed robust and chewy classic Bonnes Mares structure. In short, this is a real stunner of a wine though it is so backward that it will require plenty of time to unwind.

Sumptuous scents of candied black cherries, licorice, sweet earth, and mocha can be discerned in the nose of the exceptional, medium ruby-colored 2002 Bonnes Mares. Profound waves of red fruits, ranging from jammy cherries to candied raspberries, slather the palate and remain in evidence for 40 seconds or more. This seamless, medium-bodied wine admirably juxtaposes power with elegance as well as super-ripeness with freshness and balance. Projected maturity: 2006-2016.