Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Georges Lignier

Georges Lignier's nephew Benoît Stehly has been involved in the domaine since 2002 and took over sole responsibility in 2008, since which time the wines have become finer and finer. He is very much a vineyard man and 'he has reassuringly purple hands all year round'. He works hard at allowing each vineyard to express itself. Village wines are matured in old oak while premiers crus see 30% new oak and grands crus generally about 50%. The Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is characterised by elegance, roundness, while maintaining a great tannic power. The aromas often evoke the raspberry of their youth and then with ageing the aromas of garrigue and leather take over.