Among the great terroirs of the Côte de Nuits, the Domaine Louis Jadot 2018 - Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC stands as a work of pure Burgundian elegance. This refined wine, born of a legendary site balancing depth and lift, proudly expresses the nobility of Pinot Noir in the 2018 vintage. The generosity of the year provides ripeness carefully balanced by a structured framework, a bouquet of violet and red fruit, and a remarkably sustained finish. Beyond a simple tasting, this Grand Cru marks a moment of culture and sharing, where pleasure on the palate meets the gesture of French hospitality. For the lover seeking emotion as well as the informed collector, it embodies the rare encounter between restrained power, velvety texture and harmonious persistence. Each glass evokes the memory of the terroirs, the mastery of a great domaine and the promise of peaceful cellaring that will enhance its contours over time.

Blend and winemaking

This Grand Cru is made exclusively from Pinot Noir from the 2018 harvest. True to the estate’s aesthetic, the ageing follows a traditional approach in French oak barrels, with a measured proportion of new wood to respect the expression of the site. Parcel selection, precise extraction and time on the lees aim to craft a wine of balance, where the vintage’s natural concentration meets the finesse of the tannic grain. Without excess, the vinification seeks fruit purity and terroir depth, so the Bonnes-Mares signature can unfold in a tension that is both energetic and caressing.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby with garnet highlights, clear brilliance and fine tears, heralding good density and an enveloping texture.
• Nose: A nuanced bouquet of violet, peony and red berries, lifted by black cherry, bramble, gentle spices and an elegant hint of undergrowth. Aeration reveals a fine note of graphite and pink pepper.
• Palate: Broad then sculpted attack, silky and precise tannins, freshness extended by plump fruit. The balance stretches towards an long finish, vibrant, where the floral Bonnes-Mares signature lingers.

Serving temperature and recommendations

Serve between 15 and 16°C in a large wine glass to reveal the bouquet. An aeration of about 45 to 60 minutes is recommended in its youth to harmonise the structure and release the floral nuances. Store bottles in a cellar, away from light and temperature variations, lying down to preserve the cork. The profile of this 2018 offers a generous and balanced framework, allowing enjoyment today while providing a cellaring potential that will let the aromas evolve towards old rose, liquorice and a more integrated texture.

Food pairings

• Starters: mushroom pie, jambon persillé (parsleyed ham), delicate tart with caramelised onions.
• Main courses: roasted free-range poultry, duck with Morello cherries, lacquered squab, rosé lamb with herbs, porcini risotto.
• Game: venison fillet with lingonberries, braised hare in the spirit of great regional cuisine.
• Cheeses: mature Comté, Brillat-Savarin, Époisses served at the right ripeness.
• Sweet finish: a restrained red berry dessert, lightly sweetened, to extend the balance without masking the bouquet.

Occasions to enjoy

The Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2018 from Louis Jadot is the companion for moments when you wish to honour the table as a way of life. It naturally takes its place at a dinner orchestrated around subtle pairings, joins a collector’s cellar for future emotions, and makes an exceptional gift for aficionados who appreciate a blend of classicism and sensory brilliance.

• To celebrate a major occasion with elegance and generosity.
• At a gourmet dinner where precise pairings enhance every nuance.
• As an exceptional gift to enrich a connaisseur's cellar.

Characteristics

• Name: Domaine Louis Jadot 2018 - Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC
• Appellation: Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC, Burgundy
• Region: Côte de Nuits
• Type: Red wine, Fine wines
• Grape variety: Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2018
• Alcohol: 13,5%
• Ageing: traditional ageing in French oak barrels
• Volume: 75 cl
• Cellaring: long cellaring recommended
• Serving temperature: 15–16°C
• Allergens: contains sulfites