Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drouhin-Laroze
Label Name:
 
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 94–96; Decanter 96; Burghound 89–92. Drinking window commonly noted 2023–2050

Tasting Note
Perfumed and intense: blackberry, morello cherry, cassis, crushed violet, spice and a hint of liquorice; with bottle age show truffle and musk. Silky texture, fine-grained tannins and a long, satin finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck (foie-gras stuffed), roast Bresse chicken, venison or beef with mustard, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), miso-glazed aubergine, shiitake hot-pot or mushroom-based dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; circa 30% whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, 2–3 week maceration in small open vats; aged 16–20 months in ~80% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Drouhin‑Laroze (family domaine with major holdings in the Côte de Nuits) owns a 1.5 ha parcel of Bonnes Mares on the Chambolle side; domaine focuses on low yields, organic/biodynamic practices and careful élevage.