Awards/Ratings

Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96pts; Burghound 95pts; Jasper Morris 95pts; John Gilman (View from the Cellar) 94pts; Vinous ~91–93

Tasting Note

Dense red and black cherry, wild berry and plum layers with violet/peony florals, exotic spice, camphor and mineral earth. Powerful yet fine-boned with sweet ripe tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing

Roast beef, beef bourguignon, game (venison, duck), mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, beef teriyaki, miso‑glazed aubergine, Korean BBQ short ribs.

Production Method

Grapes are hand-harvested, largely destemmed, fermented in open-top wood vats on native yeasts and aged ~16–18 months in oak (low % new oak). Minimal intervention in cellar.

Vineyard Info

Domaine Jacques‑Frédéric Mugnier is a historic Chambolle‑Musigny estate; Bonnes‑Mares plot is 0.36 ha, vines planted 1961–1988, producing ~900–1,500 bottles. Estate emphasizes low‑intervention viticulture.