Slightly lighter purple, lively detailed cherry and raspberry fruit, this is elegant for Bonnes Mares, then develops more solid weight and some tannins beneath. Robust long but not quite so compelling as the two Morey-St-Denis grands crus Tasted Nov 2018.

Unwinding in the glass with notes of cassis, wild plums and red berries that are complemented by nuances of peonies, heather and dark chocolate, Dujac's 2017 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is full-bodied, deep and incisive, its tight-knit core structured around fine but chalky tannins and tangy acids. Firm and introverted, as is so often the case, it has superb potential and will reward the patient, but readers considering purchasing this serious Bonnes-Mares should count on exercising over a decade's patience before opening bottles. (William Kelley) 95+

After several grand crus in the lineup that were simply singing, the 2017 Dujac Bonnes- Mares was a bit grumpier and not fully back on form after its recent racking. There is clearly a great wine lurking in wait here, but patience will be needed. With some coaxing, the wine offers up a sappy blend of red and black cherries, red plums, gamebird, chalky soil tones, woodsmoke and vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, closed and rock solid at the core, with lovely transparency, fine-grained tannins and a very long, very primary finish. I am sure this is going to be a great wine, but I did not catch it on the best of days. 2029-2080.

An exceptionally pretty nose combines nose of lavender, rose petal, violet, red currant and a whiff of orange pekoe tea. The big-bodied, muscular and overtly intense flavors terminate in a driving, austere and very powerful finish where the tannic spine is very prominent. This is terrific but plenty of patience will be necessary.

This vintage has a pretty good balance to it,' Jeremy Seysses says as he pours a sample. Not made in 2016 because of the frost, the key to the success of this wine is that yields were reasonable rather than excessive. Showing subtle reduction in barrel, 85% whole-bunch fermentation and 33% new wood contribute to a juicy, sappy, well-defined Chambolle with good texture and notes of white pepper and raspberry coulis. Drinking Window 2023 - 2028. (TA)