Bonnes-Mares

Bonnes-Mares is an appellation in Côte de Nuits, France.

The vineyards are given over to Pinot Noir.

Vines root into limestone.

The climate is continental.

Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and expressive and showcasing the terroir’s complexity.

Quality is codified by the Grand Cru, which is worth reading off the label.

Producers worth knowing include Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, Domaine Dujac, Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier and Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier.

Pour them alongside roasted duck, mushroom risotto, grilled lamb and soft cheeses.

Serve at 15 to 18°C.

Keeps for 10 to 20 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and expressive, Showcasing the terroir's complexity.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Grand Cru

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Bouchard Pere & Fils Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine Arlaud Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine Bart Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine Bertheau Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine Bruno Clair Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine d'Auvenay Les Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
• Domaine de la Pousse d'Or Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France

At the table.

• Roasted duck
• Mushroom risotto
• Grilled lamb
• Soft cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 15 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 10 to 20 years.

Nearby regions.

Bonnes-Mares: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Côte de Nuits guide.