Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
Situation
Côte de Nuits
Level
AOC Grand cru
Grape variety
Pinot noir
One of Burgundy’s 33 Grand Crus, the Bonnes-Mares appellation is divided between the communes of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis. An emblematic wine of the Côte de Nuits, the siliceous clay soil overlying white marly limestone gives the Pinot Noir grape unique and exceptional characteristics: power, body and a potential of decades of without losing its finesse and elegance.
Tasting
On tasting this Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru we can truly appreciate the association of a great terroir and a great varietal: the nose is superb with notes of cooked fruit, forest undergrowth, and acacia honey. The palate is fleshy and full-bodied with silky tannins. Extremely long finish.
Food/wine pairing
Ideal with red meats, big game, and ripe or full-flavoured cheeses.
Serving and keeping
Serve at 16°C. (61°F)
This wine may be laid down for 10 to 20 years or more.
Vintages
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The vineyard
Soil: Siliceous clay overlying white marly limestone bedrock
Vinification
Vatting: Temperature-controlled conical oak vats
Vatting time: 20 to 28 days
Ageing
Ageing: In oak barrels 100%
Ageing time: 14 to 16 months
Proportion of new barrels: 100%