Dujac Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dujac
Label Name:
 
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru (Chambolle‑Musigny / Morey‑Saint‑Denis), Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 95; Vinous (Neal Martin) 92–94; Burghound 92–94; Decanter 94; John Gilman 94–95

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark‑red Pinot with cassis, wild plum, red berries, peony and forest floor; chalky, fine tannins, tangy acidity and a long mineral finish. Firm and broody now—rewards extended cellaring.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, confit or Peking duck; grilled or braised lamb; beef short rib or venison; mushroom risotto; coq au vin; aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian pairings: char siu, miso‑glazed black cod, teriyaki beef, Korean bulgogi, shiitake and soy braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir with a high whole‑cluster component (c.85%), cool cellar fermentations, partial destemming and élevage in French oak (c.33% new in this vintage) for about 12–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Dujac, founded by Jacques Seysses in 1967 and now run by Jeremy, Alec and Diana Seysses, is a top Morey‑Saint‑Denis producer owning small Bonnes Mares parcels; practices sustainable/biodynamic viticulture across much of its holdings.