COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a distinguished red wine from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, a producer with a history dating back to the 15th century. This Grand Cru appellation is located on the border of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis in Burgundy, France, a site known for its varied soil types. The 2021 vintage reflects adaptations in winemaking under a new winemaker, including the use of whole clusters. The estate's long-standing philosophy emphasizes a harmonious relationship between vineyard and people, with winemaking tailored to the specific terroir and vintage conditions.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€1350
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard name origin theories include 'good mothers' (nuns) or a verb for cultivation.
Fact 02
The vineyard straddles two communes: Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis.
Fact 03
The estate has been in the same family for 20 generations.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage was described by Decanter as 'a wine from another planet'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé for the Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2021 involves careful fruit handling, with grapes picked into small bins and sorted meticulously to avoid crushing. Fermentation typically occurs in wooden vats. Key techniques for this vintage included the use of 50% whole clusters and a revised approach to malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place in French oak barrels, with Grand Cru wines using no more than 35% new oak. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, including plowing vineyards, avoiding chemical fertilizers, and using inter-row herbs for pest control.
