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
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).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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).
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.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Allen Meadows (Burghound) score 95; widely praised by Burgundy critics for concentration, structure and ageing potential