Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.F Mugnier
Label Name:
 
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Grapes are hand-harvested, largely destemmed, fermented in open-top wood vats on native yeasts and aged ~16–18 months in oak (low % new oak). Minimal intervention in cellar.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Dense red and black cherry, wild berry and plum layers with violet/peony florals, exotic spice, camphor and mineral earth. Powerful yet fine-boned with sweet ripe tannins and a long savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast beef, beef bourguignon, game (venison, duck), mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, beef teriyaki, miso‑glazed aubergine, Korean BBQ short ribs.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Jacques‑Frédéric Mugnier is a historic Chambolle‑Musigny estate; Bonnes‑Mares plot is 0.36 ha, vines planted 1961–1988, producing ~900–1,500 bottles. Estate emphasizes low‑intervention viticulture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96pts; Burghound 95pts; Jasper Morris 95pts; John Gilman (View from the Cellar) 94pts; Vinous ~91–93