Domaine de la Vougeraie Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine de la Vougeraie
Label Name:
 
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Nuits) — Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (Chambolle‑Musigny / Morey‑Saint‑Denis)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris MW 95-97 (Inside Burgundy); Burghound (Allen Meadows) 93-95; Vinous (Neal Martin) 92-94; Decanter 95

Tasting Note
Concentrated red and black cherry, wild raspberry and violet florals with forest‑floor earth, spice and mineral lift. Full‑bodied, structured, velvety yet firm tannins, bright acidity and a long savory, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, venison, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, red‑braised pork, mushroom ramen/umami dishes, miso‑glazed aubergine, grilled wagyu.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; 100% whole‑cluster fermentation with gentle extraction; matured ≈16 months in French oak (about 33% new). Viticulture managed biodynamically.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Vougeraie (est. 1999, Boisset family) farms extensive holdings in the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune; biodynamic practices under Sylvie Poillot; notable Grand Cru parcels including Bonnes Mares.