Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Arlaud
Label Name:
 
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Nuits) — Bonnes‑Mares Grand Cru (Morey‑St‑Denis/Chambolle‑Musigny)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2020: Wine Advocate 97–98, Vinous 95–97, Jasper Morris (Burgundy specialist) 96–98, Burghound 93–95. 5%. Vinification notes: ~30% whole clusters, 14 months in oak (20% new)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry and wild raspberry with floral notes (lilac, iris), black tea, incense and iodine. Silky, caressing texture, polished ripe tannins, pronounced mineral drive and long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Roast pigeon or duck, roasted chicken, lamb with spices, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, soy‑braised short ribs, miso‑glazed dishes, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Certified biodynamic viticulture; native yeast fermentation; ~30% whole-cluster; cuvaison in tank; aged ~14 months in oak (≈20% new); often bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded 1942 (Arlaud/Amiot). Now run by Cyprien Arlaud; holdings include four Grands Crus including Bonnes‑Mares. Early adopter of biodynamics; modern cellar in Morey‑St‑Denis.