Alex Gambal, Bonnes Mares 1999 Cider Allen Meadows

Allen Meadows

licorice and chocolate emerging with aeration

marionberry and hints of warm spices

Starts really supple

yet caressing and pretty

Alex Gambal, Bonnes Mares 1999 Cider Allen Meadowsone 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