Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue : Bonnes-Mares Grand cru 2010

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of the Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2010 from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé

Tasting

Color

This Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2010 shows a deep ruby robe, dense and inviting.

Nose

The nose of this Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2010 is complex, combining black fruit, violet, and sweet spices, with a subtle hint of undergrowth adding depth to the aromatic profile.

Palate

The palate is full-bodied, carried by noble tannins and remarkable freshness, unfolding into a long and elegant finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2010 is well suited to noble meats and game, particularly when paired with mushroom-based preparations and rich, savory sauces that echo the wine's depth and structure.

A Structured and Mineral Expression of Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru

The Estate

Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is one of the most prestigious estates in Chambolle-Musigny, in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. Its origins trace back to the 15th century, and the property has remained under the stewardship of the same family for more than five hundred years. Today, the estate is led by sisters Comtesse Claire de Causans and Marie de Ladoucette. Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is particularly recognized for its exceptional holdings in the Musigny and Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru appellations.

The Vineyard

The Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru parcel farmed by the estate covers approximately 2.7 hectares, situated between the villages of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis. This plot combines iron-rich red clay soils with more calcareous white soils, a duality that gives the wine its distinctive balance of power, minerality, and finesse. The vines lie entirely on the Chambolle-Musigny side of the appellation, averaging around thirty years of age, with the oldest plantings dating back to 1945.

The Vintage

The 2010 vintage is regarded in Burgundy as an excellent year for red wines, combining full fruit ripeness with vibrant freshness and fine tannic structure. Moderate yields allowed the grapes to reach complete phenolic maturity while preserving natural acidity.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for this Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2010 were largely destemmed before fermentation in wooden vats, relying on indigenous yeasts. Regular punching down of the cap ensured gentle, controlled extraction, with fermentation temperatures reaching around 33°C to build complexity while preserving finesse. Aging took place in oak barrels, with new wood limited to roughly one third, allowing the wine's structure to integrate without overshadowing the expression of its terroir.

Grape Varieties

This wine is made from 100% pinot noir, the grape variety behind Burgundy's finest red wines.