Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.F Mugnier
Label Name:
 
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bonnes-Mares (Chambolle-Musigny / Morey-Saint-Denis), Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
100% destemmed; ambient‑yeast fermentation 15–20 days in open wooden vats; aged ~18 months in oak (≈15% new), racked twice, finished in stainless, then bottled. Sustainable viticulture.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red and blue berries with pressed rose and peony, subtle forest-floor and mineral notes; medium‑full palate with velvety, fine‑grained tannins, gentle spice and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, game, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, shiitake stir-fry, Korean BBQ (pork).
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Jacques‑Frédéric Mugnier, family estate. Bonnes‑Mares parcel 0.36 ha; plantings 1961, 1980, 1988. Annual production ~900–1,500 bottles.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Decanter 96; Wine Advocate 94; Burghound 93; Vinous 92; Jancis Robinson 18. 5/20. Recommended cellaring 2028–2058 (sources: producer and merchants)