2020 Joseph Drouhin Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2048 |
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Bonnes-Mares is a Grand Cru vineyard located in the Côte de Nuits, which covers the communes of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis. It covers approximately 15 hectares and is planted exclusively with Pinot Noir. The vineyard is known for its diversity of soil types, with clay-rich areas contributing to robust, structured wines and chalky zones yielding more elegant, aromatic expressions. The name is said to come from the “Bonnes Mères” (Good Mothers), in reference to a nearby Cistercian monastery. Millemann’s Bonnes-Mares, such as the 2019 and 2020 vintages, are praised for their depth, elegance and balance. They often exhibit rich aromas of dark berries, cedar and licorice, combined with a long, expressive finish. Millemann’s approach emphasizes precision and terroir expression, in keeping with the best traditions of Burgundy.
The Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Maison Joseph Drouhin is an exceptional Pinot Noir from the prestigious Bonnes-Mares vineyard, located between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy. The grapes come from a well-located parcel in the centre of the Bonnes-Mares vineyard, covering an area of 0.23 hectares. The Joseph Drouhin Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a bright, intense ruby red colour. The complex aroma reveals notes of morello cherry ("griotte"), cherry wood, raspberry and, in some years, a subtle hint of tobacco. As the wine ages, nuances of truffle and musk develop. On the palate, the wine offers a harmonious balance between structure and texture, with a remarkably long finish.
This Grand Cru is an excellent match for refined dishes such as roast duck, rack of lamb or game dishes. Serve at a temperature of 16-18°C to fully develop the complexity and aromas. Storage potential: Although the wine is already enjoyable, it will gain in complexity with a few years of bottle aging. Depending on storage conditions, this wine can be stored for 10 to 20 years or longer.
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Chambolle-Musigny |
| Winery | Joseph Drouhin |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2048 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (92-94)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
There are two barrels of the 2017 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, a decidedly promising wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of cherries, cassis, dried peony, licorice and sweet soil tones. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with superb concentration and depth for the vintage, framed by a broad-shouldered chassis of fine-grained but chalky tannin and underpinned by a lovely line of acidity.
This important house—and, with fully 73 hectares of its own vines, domaine—has produced a lovely range of quintessentially elegant wines in the 2017 vintage. With the reds, particular brilliance emerges from Chambolle-Musigny, and the whites are successful across the board, exemplifying the succulent, tender house, an aesthetic deeply in sync with the inherent profile of the vintage. Véronique Drouhin, with whom I tasted this year, briefly summarizes the growing season and the wines it yielded as "early, warm, sunny, dry and charming"—an account that is hardly necessary to embellish. Readers will likely have noted that the Drouhin team are using increasingly large percentages of whole clusters this year, something that the wines—with the sole exception of a slightly carbonic Clos de Bèze—integrate very well.
Published: Jan 31, 2019
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James Suckling
No written review available.
Vinous
93
Drinking Window
2026 - 2055
From: Further Inroads Into Burgundy 2020 (May 2022)
The 2020 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru was cropped at just 20-22hl/ha due to the dryness. Today this is similar on the nose to the sample I encountered in London, though perhaps there is a small reduction at play. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine depth and plenty of mineralité; the 30% whole bunch imparts a pleasant pepperiness on the finish. Quite a cerebral Bonnes-Mares this, not flamboyant, but there is real complexity here.
- By Neal Martin on March 2022
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Joseph Drouhin was a bold and enterprising young man who hailed from the Chablis region. In 1880, at the age of 22, he settled in Beaune and founded his own wine company there. His goal was to offer high quality wines that would bear his name. His son Maurice succeeded him and set up a vineyard estate in front of the house, buying land in some excellent appellations such as Clos des Mouches and Clos de Vougeot. Robert Drouhin, who succeeded Maurice in 1957, gave the domain its current dimension and acquired many vineyards, especially in Chablis, where he was able to recognize its true potential. He was one of the first in Burgundy to introduce "culture raisonnée" (abolition of pesticides and other chemicals) and set up an oenology laboratory led by Laurence Jobard, the very first female oenologist in Burgundy. Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric are the four children of Robert and Françoise Drouhin. They uphold the values of the house and its constant search for quality, for the enjoyment of all who have a deep appreciation for the natural elegance of Burgundy.
With nearly 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating range of Burgundian terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the organic and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. Joseph Drouhin's style is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines intended to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines that are meant to be preserved take on a luscious complexity with age.
Bonnes-Mares is a Grand Cru vineyard located in the Côte de Nuits, which covers the communes of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis. It covers approximately 15 hectares and is planted exclusively with Pinot Noir. The vineyard is known for its diversity of soil types, with clay-rich areas contributing to robust, structured wines and chalky zones yielding more elegant, aromatic expressions. The name is said to come from the “Bonnes Mères” (Good Mothers), in reference to a nearby Cistercian monastery. Millemann’s Bonnes-Mares, such as the 2019 and 2020 vintages, are praised for their depth, elegance and balance. They often exhibit rich aromas of dark berries, cedar and licorice, combined with a long, expressive finish. Millemann’s approach emphasizes precision and terroir expression, in keeping with the best traditions of Burgundy.
The Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru from Maison Joseph Drouhin is an exceptional Pinot Noir from the prestigious Bonnes-Mares vineyard, located between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis in the Côte de Nuits, Burgundy. The grapes come from a well-located parcel in the centre of the Bonnes-Mares vineyard, covering an area of 0.23 hectares. The Joseph Drouhin Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru has a bright, intense ruby red colour. The complex aroma reveals notes of morello cherry ("griotte"), cherry wood, raspberry and, in some years, a subtle hint of tobacco. As the wine ages, nuances of truffle and musk develop. On the palate, the wine offers a harmonious balance between structure and texture, with a remarkably long finish.
This Grand Cru is an excellent match for refined dishes such as roast duck, rack of lamb or game dishes. Serve at a temperature of 16-18°C to fully develop the complexity and aromas. Storage potential: Although the wine is already enjoyable, it will gain in complexity with a few years of bottle aging. Depending on storage conditions, this wine can be stored for 10 to 20 years or longer.
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Chambolle-Musigny |
| Winery | Joseph Drouhin |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2048 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (92-94)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
There are two barrels of the 2017 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, a decidedly promising wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of cherries, cassis, dried peony, licorice and sweet soil tones. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with superb concentration and depth for the vintage, framed by a broad-shouldered chassis of fine-grained but chalky tannin and underpinned by a lovely line of acidity.
This important house—and, with fully 73 hectares of its own vines, domaine—has produced a lovely range of quintessentially elegant wines in the 2017 vintage. With the reds, particular brilliance emerges from Chambolle-Musigny, and the whites are successful across the board, exemplifying the succulent, tender house, an aesthetic deeply in sync with the inherent profile of the vintage. Véronique Drouhin, with whom I tasted this year, briefly summarizes the growing season and the wines it yielded as "early, warm, sunny, dry and charming"—an account that is hardly necessary to embellish. Readers will likely have noted that the Drouhin team are using increasingly large percentages of whole clusters this year, something that the wines—with the sole exception of a slightly carbonic Clos de Bèze—integrate very well.
Published: Jan 31, 2019
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
No written review available.
Vinous
93
Drinking Window
2026 - 2055
From: Further Inroads Into Burgundy 2020 (May 2022)
The 2020 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru was cropped at just 20-22hl/ha due to the dryness. Today this is similar on the nose to the sample I encountered in London, though perhaps there is a small reduction at play. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine depth and plenty of mineralité; the 30% whole bunch imparts a pleasant pepperiness on the finish. Quite a cerebral Bonnes-Mares this, not flamboyant, but there is real complexity here.
- By Neal Martin on March 2022
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Joseph Drouhin was a bold and enterprising young man who hailed from the Chablis region. In 1880, at the age of 22, he settled in Beaune and founded his own wine company there. His goal was to offer high quality wines that would bear his name. His son Maurice succeeded him and set up a vineyard estate in front of the house, buying land in some excellent appellations such as Clos des Mouches and Clos de Vougeot. Robert Drouhin, who succeeded Maurice in 1957, gave the domain its current dimension and acquired many vineyards, especially in Chablis, where he was able to recognize its true potential. He was one of the first in Burgundy to introduce "culture raisonnée" (abolition of pesticides and other chemicals) and set up an oenology laboratory led by Laurence Jobard, the very first female oenologist in Burgundy. Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric are the four children of Robert and Françoise Drouhin. They uphold the values of the house and its constant search for quality, for the enjoyment of all who have a deep appreciation for the natural elegance of Burgundy.
With nearly 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating range of Burgundian terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the organic and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. Joseph Drouhin's style is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines intended to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines that are meant to be preserved take on a luscious complexity with age.