2015 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

September rains challenged harvest timing, yet the iron-rich soils of Bonnes-Mares provided crucial drainage during the wet period. The estate's old vines in the grand cru demonstrated their ability to maintain quality through difficult conditions. The wine reflects the structured nature of this cool vintage, showing dark fruits and ferrous minerality typical of this powerful site.

The warm vintage brought optimal ripeness to this limestone-rich grand cru, while the site's mix of white and red soils provided crucial balance through summer heat. The domaine's old vines, particularly in the upper sections of Bonnes Mares, maintained freshness despite the intense growing season. Strategic harvest timing captured concentration while preserving the site's iron-rich mineral signature.

The cool spring brought late budbreak to the domaine's terres rouges parcels, where iron-rich soils meet limestone bedrock. The high elevation and persistent winds tempered summer warmth, allowing gradual phenolic development. The wine captures wild berry intensity, ferrous minerality, and the profound depth typical of Vogüé's grand cru holdings.

Cold spring and summer rains challenged the vines, but the site's iron-rich soils and grand cru elevation provided crucial drainage through difficult conditions. Strict sorting and the domaine's old vines proved vital during the late October harvest. The wine shows dark fruit intensity and mineral depth, capturing the profound structure unique to Vogüé's historic parcels in this muscular grand cru.

Cool spring temperatures in the limestone-rich soils of Bonnes Mares delayed initial growth, building complexity through slow maturation. The grand cru's elevated position captured crucial late summer sun, developing phenolic ripeness without losing freshness. The resulting wine shows profound red cherry fruit, distinct mineral tension, and the site's characteristic wild herb complexity.

Early warmth and drought defined the vintage, yet the grand cru's limestone depths provided essential moisture regulation. The varying soil types of Bonnes Mares offered natural balance through intense summer conditions. The domaine's old vines delivered both power and precision, capturing the vintage's concentration while maintaining site-specific mineral complexity.

The vineyard's unique mix of red and white soils proved crucial during intense summer heat, with limestone depths maintaining freshness. Early morning harvesting across this prime mid-slope site preserved vital acidity and aromatics. The wine displays Bonnes Mares' characteristic iron-tinged power with profound dark fruit depth marking this solar vintage.

The unique combination of white and red soils provided perfect drainage and ripening conditions through the warm growing season. Morning sun exposure in the upper slopes promoted steady maturation while preserving crucial acidity. Deep red fruits and mineral notes weave together, showcasing the distinct terroir expression from both soil types.

Summer heat demanded precise canopy management across the domaine's terres rouges and terres blanches sectors of this grand cru. Early morning harvesting preserved crucial acidity and aromatic complexity in the Pinot Noir. The wine displays profound red fruits, iron-rich minerality, and dark spice notes characteristic of this legendary climat's diverse terroir.