Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Dujac |
Label Name: | Bonnes Mares Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (Chambolle‑Musigny / Morey‑Saint‑Denis), Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 95; Vinous (Neal Martin) 92–94; Burghound 92–94; Decanter 94; John Gilman 94–95
Tasting Note
Concentrated dark‑red Pinot with cassis, wild plum, red berries, peony and forest floor; chalky, fine tannins, tangy acidity and a long mineral finish. Firm and broody now—rewards extended cellaring.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, confit or Peking duck; grilled or braised lamb; beef short rib or venison; mushroom risotto; coq au vin; aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian pairings: char siu, miso‑glazed black cod, teriyaki beef, Korean bulgogi, shiitake and soy braised dishes.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir with a high whole‑cluster component (c.85%), cool cellar fermentations, partial destemming and élevage in French oak (c.33% new in this vintage) for about 12–18 months.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Dujac, founded by Jacques Seysses in 1967 and now run by Jeremy, Alec and Diana Seysses, is a top Morey‑Saint‑Denis producer owning small Bonnes Mares parcels; practices sustainable/biodynamic viticulture across much of its holdings.