2021 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Domaine de la Vougeraie
The 2021 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Domaine de la Vougeraie is a powerful and refined wine that exemplifies the grandeur of the Grand Crus from Côte de Nuits. With its exceptional depth and balance, this vintage offers a rich and sophisticated tasting experience, perfect for Burgundy wine enthusiasts. Its excellent aging potential makes it a true centerpiece for collectors and those who appreciate fine wines for cellaring.
Winery: Domaine de la Vougeraie
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Region: Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Appellation: Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
Color: Red
Bottle size: 0.75 L
Description
The 2021 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Domaine de la Vougeraie is an exceptional red wine hailing from one of the most prestigious climates in the Côte de Nuits. Domaine de la Vougeraie is renowned for its biodynamic approach and deep respect for the terroir, producing wines that beautifully express the depth and finesse of Pinot Noir. The Bonnes-Mares vineyard is known for producing powerful and structured wines with impressive aging potential. The 2021 vintage, marked by cooler climatic conditions, has produced wines with remarkable freshness, vibrant tension, and outstanding aromatic complexity.
Blend
This Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, Burgundy’s signature grape. The unique clay-limestone soils of Bonnes-Mares give the wine a solid tannic structure, beautiful minerality, and exceptional depth of aroma.
Tasting Notes
Color: The wine has a deep ruby red color with garnet reflections, indicating its concentration and aging potential.
Nose: The nose is complex and intense, offering aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackberry, blackcurrant, and black cherry, accompanied by floral notes of violet and soft spices. Subtle hints of underbrush, leather, and minerality enhance the depth of this refined bouquet.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is powerful and well-structured, with firm but silky tannins. The flavors of black fruits intertwine with spicy and earthy notes, providing great complexity and an impressive length on the palate. The finish is marked by elegant minerality and freshness, perfectly balancing the wine’s robust character.
Aging Potential
The 2021 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Domaine de la Vougeraie has excellent aging potential. It can be enjoyed young for its concentration and aromatic intensity, but it will continue to evolve in the cellar over 15 to 25 years, revealing even more complex layers of flavor with time.
Food Pairings
This Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats, such as filet mignon or leg of lamb. It also complements game dishes, rich stews, and aged cheeses like Comté or Brie de Meaux.