Coming from a mythical cru that runs like a frieze between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis, the Domaine Louis Jadot 2021 - Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC is an ode to Pinot Noir at its most noble. 2021, a vintage of delicacy and precision, delivers a clear reading of the site, balancing vibrant flesh and aromatic lace. On the nose, red fruits intertwine with a floral sigh, then the breath of the forest after rain. On the palate, balance asserts itself—neither aggressive nor showy—just that silky texture associated with great Burgundy wines, supported by subtle tannins and a finish that stretches with poise. For the enthusiast, it promises a Grand Cru both contemplative and indulgent; for the cellar, a long‑remembered companion that will reveal new stylistic inflections year after year. An exceptional creation that transcends the ordinary to reveal the French art of living.

Blend and winemaking

This Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is made exclusively from Pinot Noir planted on slopes with low limestone content, a particularity of the domaine's parcel in Chambolle-Musigny. A fermentation in vats for about one month precedes an ageing period of 18 to 20 months in oak barrels, intended to refine the tannic framework and sculpt the elegance of the material without disguising it. This patient approach respects the integrity of the grape and magnifies the uniqueness of the terroir, the only Grand Cru in the Côte de Nuits to span two villages. The vinification aims for balance, aromatic clarity and persistence, for a faithful, energetic and nuanced expression of the 2021 vintage.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Deep, bright garnet with a clear brilliance, suggesting controlled density and freshness.
• Nose: Wild strawberry, bilberry, red cherry and raspberry, intertwined with rose petals, raw cocoa, delicate spices, liquorice and a touch of undergrowth.
• Palate: Precise attack, a fleshy yet airy mid-palate, subtle tannins, harmonious contours and a long, sapid, floral finish.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 15 and 16°C in large tulip-shaped glasses to reveal the depth of the bouquet and the Pinot Noir framework. Decant for 30 to 60 minutes depending on the bottle’s evolution to open the floral register and fruit flesh. Store in a cool, dark and stable cellar. This Grand Cru has a cellaring potential of 15 to 20 years, with an optimal drinking window from 2027 to 2034.

Food pairings

• Refined starters: jambon persillé, poultry pâté en croûte, veal tartare with herbs.
• Main courses: Bresse poultry with morels, roasted pigeon, pink veal fillet, duck with mild spices, porcini risotto.
• Earth and truffle: fine truffle mashed potatoes, reduced jus.
• Cheeses: aged Comté, truffled Brillat-Savarin, Époisses kept in check.
• Saline finish: generous yet precise cooking, glossy sauces, short jus.

Moments to enjoy

The Domaine Louis Jadot Bonnes-Mares 2021 is the natural companion for chosen moments:

• To honour a gastronomic dinner where detail makes the difference.
• As an exceptional gift for a Burgundy connoisseur.
• To enrich a cellar for ageing with a Grand Cru of strong personality.

Specifications

• Name: Domaine Louis Jadot 2021 - Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC
• Appellation: Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC, Côte de Nuits
• Type: Red wine, Fine wines
• Vintage: 2021
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Winemaking: fermentation in vats for about one month
• Ageing: 18 to 20 months in oak barrels
• Terroir: parcels with low limestone content, Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis
• Cellaring: 15 to 20 years, peak 2027 to 2034
• Certification: AOC, contains sulfites