Alex Gambal, Bonnes Mares 1999 Cider James Suckling

James Suckling

Allen Meadows

marionberry and hints of warm spices

Starts really supple

licorice and chocolate emerging with aeration

Alex Gambal, Bonnes Mares 1999 Cider James Sucklingone bin soiled label 91 Burghound. com While I'm impressed with the gorgeous aromatics and lovely complexity, the wine is a touch slender for classic Bonnes Mares. There is excellent persistent and fine balance but it could use a bit more stuffing. A wine of elegance rather than power though there is enough structure to warrant a decade of cellar time. Barrel Sample: 88 91 90 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The dark colored 1999 Bonnes Mares has creamed