Domaine Arlaud, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2020

"The 2020 Arlaud Bonnes Mares displays a most gorgeous nose, very complete, Chambolle suavity, backed by a little tangerine touch. Very sumptuous, with rich ripe fruit of this sunny vintage, supported by perfectly managed tannins. But see also my note from my complete 2020 tasting at Domaine Arlaud, when this wine thrilled even more." – Jasper Morris, MW

"The 2020 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru showed a little more whole bunch influence on the nose, although Arlaud did not divulge the exact percentage of stems are contained. There is plenty of black and blueberry fruit laced with peony and incense, but it will need bottle age to full coalesce these and the stem addition. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, very cohesive, well balanced and smooth towards the finish. Quite generous and precise on the finish, this Bonnes-Mares deserves 5-7 years in bottle, though it should reward those with patience." - Neal Martin