Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2018
A deeply vermilion Grand Cru from Chambolle‑Musigny, this 2018 Bonnes‑Mares unveils discreet aromas of blackcurrant bud and violet, followed by a palate of spiced red fruit and delicate liquorice, all underpinned by a whisper of rose that brings finesse and noble density in an elegant expression.
Tasting
- Aroma
- blackcurrant bud and flowers
- Palate
- spiced small red fruit with liquorice and rose
- Finish
- dense and elegant with persistence
Pairs with
- duck breast stuffed with foie gras
- roast Bresse chicken
- venison with mustard
From the Archive
The name of this climat derives from an unearthed bas-relief portraying a trinity of Roman goddesses. We know that in Roman times the cult of this trinity, protectors of the harvests, was widespread.
The Domaine's Grands Crus are matured in oak barrels (80% new barrels) made from wood from the Allier and Nivernais regions. We favour light to medium-plus toasts as this ensures the perfect harmony between the wine and wood tannins.
The eye is immediately caught by the vermilion hue. The first nose conveys discrete hints of blackcurrant bud and flowers. Spices and small red fruit aromas appear on the palate on aeration with liquorice contributing character. The sweet flavour of rose provides subtlety and style. The overall harmony ensures depth and results in a dense, superb and peerlessly elegant wine.
Matching food: Duck breast fillet stuffed with foie gras, deer fillet with mustard, sweet potatoes, roasted Bresse chicken.
From the Producer
Our 1.5 hectare Bonnes Mares parcel is situated exclusively on the Chambolle-Musigny side on shallow, clay and ferruginous red soil.