Domaine de la Vougeraie Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2018
4.7
HK$2,380
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine de la Vougeraie Bonnes‑Mares Grand Cru 2018 is a striking Pinot Noir that embodies the pedigree of one of Burgundy’s most revered terroirs. The 2018 vintage was marked by a warm, dry growing season, producing fruit of exceptional ripeness, concentration, and refined tannins—a hallmark of this celebrated year in the Côte de Nuits.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Awarded 94 points by Jasper Morris, this Grand Cru opens with an enticing bouquet of black cherries, wild strawberries, and violets, layered with hints of forest floor, spice, and a subtle mineral edge. On the palate, it reveals impressive depth and complexity, with supple tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, harmonious finish that lingers with notes of dark berry and earth. Its structure and finesse make it a superb companion to duck breast with cherry sauce, roast guinea fowl, or a wedge of Comté cheese, each pairing enhancing the wine’s aromatic intricacy and layered flavors.
Winery Background Founded in 1999 by the Boisset family, Domaine de la Vougeraie has become a benchmark for terroir‑driven Burgundy, uniting parcels from some of the region’s most prestigious vineyards under a single vision. The domaine is fully certified organic and biodynamic, with vineyard practices that emphasize biodiversity, soil vitality, and respect for tradition. Their Bonnes‑Mares holding lies on the border of Chambolle‑Musigny and Morey‑Saint‑Denis, planted exclusively to Pinot Noir on clay‑limestone soils with a high proportion of silt and pebbles that contribute both structure and finesse. Vineyard work is meticulous, with Guyot pruning, hand cultivation, and biodynamic preparations such as nettle, horsetail, and yarrow teas used throughout the growing season. In the cellar, the philosophy is one of minimal intervention: indigenous yeast fermentations, gentle extraction, and élevage in carefully selected French oak barrels to frame the fruit without overwhelming it. This dedication to purity and terroir expression ensures that each bottle of Bonnes‑Mares Grand Cru reflects both the grandeur of its historic site and the precision of modern biodynamic viticulture, making it a prized choice for collectors and connoisseurs alike.