Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Dom D'Auvenay |
Label Name: | Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (exdom22) |
Vintage: | 2005 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Bonnes-Mares (Chambolle‑Musigny / Morey‑Saint‑Denis), Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Allen Meadows (Burghound) score 95; widely praised by Burgundy critics for concentration, structure and ageing potential
Tasting Note
Concentrated red and black cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant with forest floor, truffle, dried herbs, cedar and spice; firm fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a long mineral, savoury finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, braised short ribs, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, miso‑glazed eggplant, grilled wagyu (yakiniku).
Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit from tiny parcels; biodynamic vineyard management, high skin‑to‑juice ratios, whole‑cluster fermentations, long macerations and élevage in French oak (some new).
Vineyard Info
Micro‑domaine owned by Lalou Bize‑Leroy; d'Auvenay holds ~0.25 ha in Bonnes Mares (parcel on the Chambolle side), tiny production and strict biodynamic, low‑yield practices.