Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Domaine de la Vougeraie |
Label Name: | Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy (Côte de Nuits) — Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (Chambolle‑Musigny / Morey‑Saint‑Denis) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris MW 95-97 (Inside Burgundy); Burghound (Allen Meadows) 93-95; Vinous (Neal Martin) 92-94; Decanter 95
Tasting Note
Concentrated red and black cherry, wild raspberry and violet florals with forest‑floor earth, spice and mineral lift. Full‑bodied, structured, velvety yet firm tannins, bright acidity and a long savory, mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, venison, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, red‑braised pork, mushroom ramen/umami dishes, miso‑glazed aubergine, grilled wagyu.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested; 100% whole‑cluster fermentation with gentle extraction; matured ≈16 months in French oak (about 33% new). Viticulture managed biodynamically.
Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (est. 1999, Boisset family) farms extensive holdings in the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune; biodynamic practices under Sylvie Poillot; notable Grand Cru parcels including Bonnes Mares.