In 1996, this Bonnes Mares Grand Cru from Domaine Frédéric Mugnier drew upon the classic freshness of its vintage to sculpt a substance of remarkable longevity. Now at its full maturity, the wine reveals a silky, melted texture where black cherry is surrounded by nuances of sweet pepper and noble undergrowth. A bottle of great distinction, whose vibrant length bears witness to the noble evolution of the great Pinot Noirs of the Côte de Nuits.