Description
This vineyard has kept its name from the High Middle Ages when it belonged to a convent of nuns – the “bonnes mères” or good mothers.
Lying between Morey-Saint-Denis and Chambolle-Musigny, Bonnes-Mares wines achieve the perfect communion of two temperaments within the same character.
A bottle of Bonnes-Mares has richness and opulence, body and consistency. The structure is very full-bodied. Hints of roundness and elegance merge together under the same delicately tannic power. The aromas of the Bonnes-Mares appellation evoke violet, forest floor and undergrowth.
Hare ‘à la Royale’ or Peking duck will be flattered by the virile tannins of Bonnes Mares which will add structure to these highly aromatic and delicately textured meats.
More full-bodied than flowery, and occasionally somewhat primitive in feel, this wine will keep for a long time, up to 30 or 50 years.
- Country: France
- Region: Burgundy
- Appellation: Cote De Nuits
- Sub Appellation: Bonnes Mares
- Size: 750ml
- Color: Red
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world’s most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means ‘black pine’ in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.
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