Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2021

Maison Joseph Drouhin, founded in Beaune in 1880, is one of Burgundy's great family-owned wine houses. For four generations, the Drouhin family has crafted wines with the ambition of expressing the remarkable diversity of Burgundy's terroirs with precision, elegance and authenticity. With a portfolio spanning more than 90 appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a remarkable journey through Burgundy, from regional appellations to the most prestigious Premier and Grand Crus.

The Maison has been awarded the Grappe d'Or by Gault&Millau, recognising the quality of its work and its place among Burgundy's leading producers.

The Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru comes from one of the Côte de Nuits' most celebrated vineyards, perfectly positioned between Chambertin and Musigny. The Grand Cru spans the communes of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis, with Maison Joseph Drouhin's parcel located on the Chambolle side. According to local legend, a ploughman discovered a sculpture depicting the three "Good Mothers"—goddesses of fertility—from which the vineyard is believed to derive its name. Another theory links the name to the Old French word "marre", a vineyard tool once used in the old stone quarries found on the site. Its gently sloping, limestone-strewn soils produce a Pinot Noir combining power, refinement and remarkable ageing potential.

Appearance: Brilliant, intense ruby-red colour.

Nose: Complex aromas of Morello cherry, cherrywood and raspberry, complemented in some vintages by subtle tobacco notes. With age, the bouquet evolves towards truffle and musk.

Palate: A wine of great pedigree, beautifully balancing structure and silky texture. The finish is exceptionally long, refined and persistent.

Food Pairing: Excellent with beef fillet, roast pigeon, venison, hare, feathered game or mature cheeses such as Époisses.