In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, spice, earth, iron
Palate: black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle
A powerful, structured grand cru spanning two soil types, with dark fruit, iron and a firm, mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Roumier's Bonnes-Mares is one of the benchmark bottlings, drawn from both the red and white soils of the cru.
- 1924 — Domaine founded
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Georges Roumier
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 800 to 1800 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12-35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1924
Scores
- Vinous 95 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
What does Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, spice, earth, iron. On the palate, black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A powerful, structured grand cru spanning two soil types, with dark fruit, iron and a firm, mineral finish.
When should I drink Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru?
Drink 12-35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC).