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Wine Description
The Story
Here, Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny demonstrate the ability of the Côte de Nuits to blend two distinct temperaments into a single personality. The Bonnes-Mares vineyards have been known by this name since the late Middle Ages although the etymology still remains uncertain. The origin might be the verb " marer " meaning " to cultivate carefully ", although many like to think the name alludes to ancient mother-goddesses. This explanati...
Vintage 1949
The 1949 wine vintage in Burgundy was a breathtaking, monumental triumph that stands alongside 1945 and 1947 as one of the three greatest and most legendary Burgundy vintages of the 20th century. Following an ideal, sun-drenched summer and a perfectly dry harvest period, the Pinot Noir grapes achieved phenomenal ripeness while retaining a brilliant, vibrant backbone of natural acidity. This flawless balance yielded wines of immense concentrati...
