In Bond Fine Wine. 2018 Denis Mortet Bonnes Mares, Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95–97/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2024–2050. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
William Kelley (WK) — 93–95/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 09/01/2020
Wafting from the glass with a beautiful bouquet of cherries, raspberries, cinnamon and potpourri, Mortet's 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is medium to full-bodied, elegant and beautifully complete, its velvety attack segueing into a lively and concentrated mid-palate, concluding with a long and perfumed finish. I suspect it will be even better after another winter in barrel.
Neal Martin (NM) — 95–97/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2020 · Drink 2024-2050
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru includes 30% whole bunch with 80% new oak. It has a backward, bashful bouquet that gradually opens to reveal blackberry, boysenberry and light cassis aromas and wonderful mineralit' and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red currant and cranberry fruit on the entry. Linear for a Bonnes-Mares, with outstanding tension and energy on the finish. Stunning.