The 2023 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, picked in two stages, offers a very perfumed bouquet. Blackberry and blueberry fruit take center stage, while the whole bunch lingers in the background. The medium-bodied palate features a sapid, ripe entry with saturated tannins and layers of black fruit laced with white pepper and hints of orange rind. The finish is intense yet graceful. This may well outperform the 2022. Superb.