In the pantheon of great Burgundy reds, the Domaine Louis Jadot 2020 - Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC stands out as a masterful composition where contained power meets razor-sharp elegance. Born on the Chambolle-Musigny slope, this Grand Cru balances the intensity of red soils with the luminous purity of white soils, delivering a clear expression of its terroir. The nose opens with ripe cherry and raspberry notes infused with vanilla and subtle spices, before a mineral thread reveals its origin. On the palate the material unfolds confidently, carried by powdery tannins, fine acidity and a rewarding finish. Intended for exacting enthusiasts and collectors alike, this wine promises a dazzling evolution and increasing depth over time, culminating in a craftsman-like expression. Its rare longevity invites patience and elevates the art of living à la française, to be enjoyed in the cellar and at fine tables.

Assemblage et vinification

Produced exclusively from Pinot Noir planted on the Grand Cru Bonnes-Mares, on the Chambolle-Musigny side, this wine benefits from a distinctive geological anchoring made up of about one-third terres rouges and a majority of terres blanches. This structural duality reads clearly in the glass, between density and precision, breadth and uprightness. The parcel selection highlights the site's identity, while measured élevage aims for harmony, revealing the fruit's sap rather than a wood signature. The objective, fully assumed, is to preserve verticality, maintain natural freshness and sculpt texture for long-term cellaring. The house's consistency and rigour are expressed here through exemplary work, attentive to every detail from berry ripeness to gentle extraction, serving aromatic depth and tactile finesse without overstatement.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Deep purple, edged with intense highlights, with a clear brilliance and concentration that betrays the richness of the material. The viscosity suggests an enveloping texture, promising a broad, structured palate.
• Nez : Foreground of red cherry and pulpy raspberry, joined by a hint of vanilla, delicate exotic spices and a mineral dimension that brings lift and tension. With aeration, notes of raw cocoa and dried petals emerge, gaining complexity over minutes.
• Bouche : Precise attack, a fleshy and energetic mid-palate. The powdery tannins accompany a vibrant fruit core, supported by fine acidity and pronounced minerality. The finish, long and sapid, extends echoes of red fruit, cocoa and spices, with an energy that calls for ageing.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Grand Cru at between 15 et 16°C in large Burgundy glasses to enhance aromatic subtlety and reveal the silky texture of the tannins. In its youth, generous aeration or careful decanting will soften the attack and open the bouquet. Store bottles on their side, protected from light, in a cool, stable cellar. The wine has exceptional longevity, and will express an elevated dimension after several years of rest. For purists, tasting is recommended from 2037, when the balance of fruit, spice and minerality will reach full maturity. If opening earlier, extend aeration to welcome its nobility without forcing it.

Accords mets et vin

• Game birds : roasted pigeon, reduced black-berry jus, a few sautéed mushrooms to underline the fruit's depth.
• Full-flavoured meats : aged beef, truffled jus and pommes Anna, which dialogue with the tannic structure.
• Duck : spiced glazed breast, a touch of bitter cocoa as a callback, daring a subtle resonance with the wine's spicy register.
• Risotto : creamy wild mushroom version, finished with a shaving of aged Parmesan to lift the finish.
• Cheeses : well-aged cooked-pressed cheeses, Comté 24 months or Beaufort, which respect the balance without masking the minerality.

Moments de dégustation

Companion to moments when time stretches and is savoured, this Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru cultivates the union of gastronomic gesture and intimate emotion.

• To mark a special occasion, when the table becomes a stage and guests relish the silence of a lingering finish.
• At the heart of a fine dining menu, in harmony with seasonal, precise and profound cuisine.
• As an exceptional gift for a discerning enthusiast, promised long cellaring and years of emotion.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Domaine Louis Jadot 2020 - Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC
• Appellation : Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC
• Région : Bourgogne, Côte de Nuits
• Commune d’origine : Côté Chambolle-Musigny
• Type : Vin rouge
• Millésime : 2020
• Cépage : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Degré d’alcool : 13,5%
• Terroir : environ 1/3 terres rouges, 2/3 terres blanches
• Certification : AOC
• Contient des sulfites : oui
• Garde : longévité exceptionnelle, à privilégier à partir de 2037
• Température de service : 15 à 16°C