Symbolising a living tradition and an exceptional artisanal gesture, the Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue 2021 - Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC belongs to the haute couture of Burgundy's fine wines. Born north of Chambolle-Musigny, in a vineyard that borders on myth, it whispers the delicacy of Pinot Noir while asserting a sovereign presence. This vintage delivers a performance of admirable purity, driven by rigorously selected grapes and a winemaking approach that pursues clarity, accuracy and vibrancy. For aesthetes, collectors and anyone seeking to awaken a rare emotion at the table, this Grand Cru resolves a contemporary dilemma: marrying intensity with grace, depth with drinkability. Its airy texture, edged tannins and saline finish create a signature that, from the first nose to the final caress on the palate, affirms the identity of a great terroir. Each sip seems to draw a luminous line between the fruit's flesh, the soil's verticality and the winemaker’s hand. Critics have rewarded this composure with unanimous recognition, confirming its place among the year's standout cuvées. You hold a wine both confidential and coveted, capable of inhabiting the memory of grand dinners and being passed down with the same intensity as a cherished work of art.

Assemblage et vinification

This Grand Cru is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape of the Côte de Nuits. The 2021 cuvée includes about 50% whole clusters, a choice that provides definition, freshness and an extra spicy lift. The harvest was sorted with the precision of a goldsmith to retain only the most noble grapes. Vinification favours infusion over aggressive extraction, allowing the tannic framework to form with precision and silkiness. The élevage, respectful of the fruit and the terroir, seeks balance rather than showiness, revealing an open aromatic profile, a sculptural mouthfeel and a persistence that lengthens without ever forcing the point. North of Chambolle-Musigny, this vineyard offers a refined style that combines contained power with aromatic finesse. The 2021 vintage, of classic elegance, produced a wine of great poise, where everything appears in its place, from the fruit's curve to the saline thread that signs the finish.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance: Deep, clear and luminous, indicating nuanced concentration and a fine purity of expression, with a shine that promises vivid material.
• Nose: Complex expression of cherry and sweet berries, flashes of blackberry, violet petals, vine smoke, blood orange peel, noble undergrowth and echoes of fine spices. A subtle trace of ground coffee and damp earth adds depth and mystery.
• Palate: Medium to full-bodied frame, fleshy and highly defined. The tannins are very fine, delicately chiseled, carried by a lively acidity that pulls the fruit’s sap. Black cherry joins the tension of citrus blood orange, then the finish, airy and long, unfurls on precise salinity with a gently earthy touch.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Grand Cru in large Burgundy glasses to embrace the aromatic breadth and the velvety Pinot Noir texture. A measured decanting, depending on the wine’s age, will reveal floral nuances and spicy depth while preserving the fruit’s brightness. The wine is already showing well, and further ageing will gradually enhance tertiary complexity and refine the tannic structure. Store the bottle quietly, away from light, in a cool, low-ventilation cellar to encourage a harmonious, long-lasting evolution.

Accords mets et vin

• Roast pigeon, reduced jus and young cumin carrots, to match the satiny texture and spicy lift.
• Roast duckling with citrus, bursts of blood orange that echo the wine’s hemispheric freshness.
• Veal fillet with morels, whose richness highlights the rounded tannins and mouthwatering persistence.
• Porcini risotto with aged Parmesan, a dialogue of creaminess, umami and saline finish.
• Confit lamb with garrigue herbs, pairing aromatic depth with structural elegance.

Moments de dégustation

This Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru suits moments when every detail matters. It accompanies haute cuisine, makes an exceptional gift and fits perfectly in a themed tasting dedicated to the major expressions of Pinot Noir. Its balance, already captivating, opens up generously to conversation and leaves the memory of a great Burgundian landscape.

• To celebrate a rare occasion with a prestige cuvée.
• During a vertical tasting focused on the great terroirs of the Côte de Nuits.
• As an insider’s gift for a knowledgeable enthusiast.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue 2021 - Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC
• Appellation : Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru AOC, Burgundy
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines
• Vintage : 2021
• Grape : Pinot Noir
• Vineyard origin : Sector located north of Chambolle-Musigny
• Vinification : About 50% whole clusters
• Profile : Plush fruit, fine tannins, lively freshness, saline finish
• Cellaring : Drink from now, peak from 2025, very long potential
• Ratings : 96 pts James Suckling, 91-93 Wine Advocate, 92-94 Vinous