Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Domaine de la Vougeraie |
Label Name: | Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits (Chambolle‑Musigny / Morey‑Saint‑Denis) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | 100% Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
William Kelley (Wine Advocate) 95; Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 94–98; Neal Martin (Vinous) 91–93; Tim Atkin ~94; World Wine Awards Platinum 2020
Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black berries, rose petal, earth, anise and spice. Medium‑to‑full body with fine, structured tannins, bright acidity and minerality; long, savory finish with tobacco and crushed-stone notes.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, duck confit, aged comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or hoisin pork, miso-glazed aubergine, soy‑braised beef, mushroom ramen.
Production Method
Organically and biodynamically farmed; ~90% whole-cluster fermentation in 2018, indigenous yeasts; aged ~16 months in French oak (c.20–35% new). Minimal fining, light filtration.
Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (Boisset family) is a leading organic/biodynamic estate in Burgundy, owning multiple grands crus. Founded in the 1990s, it focuses on terroir expression and low-intervention winemaking.