The Domaine Comte de Vogüe, a major property of the Côte de Nuits, is based in Chambolle Musigny and farms 12 hectares. It owns 70% of the Musigny Grand Cru appellation, with its 7.2 hectares of red and 65 ares of white (the entire Musigny white appellation). A number of other magnificent crus complete the estate, such as Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses and Bonnes Mares.
Les Bonnes Mares is 2.7 hectares of Pinot Noir, in the southeastern part of Domaine on the edge of Morey Saint Denis, on a terroir characteristic of "terres rouges", ferruginous soils overlaying entrusted limestone and bringing structure and tension to the wines. Viticultural practices at Domaine meet BIO specifications (without certification) and yields are controlled, 30Hl/Ha, or 5 to 6 bunches per vine.
In the winery, grapes are partially destemmed and during vinification pumping-over is favored to pRéserver softness and promote oxygenation. The wine is aged for 14 to 15 months in oak barrels, 30 to 50% of which are new, depending on the vintage.
The wine is a deep red color. The nose opens with delicate notes of tart Morello cherry, lilac and violet, followed very quickly by ferruginous power, earthy notes, mushrooms, sprinkled with peppery spices. The palate is full and structured, with bright aromas of cherry, blue berry and plum liqueur. The finish is of great purity combined with beautiful tension; notes of earth and humus are present.
The Bonnes Mares of the Domaine Comte de Vogüé is a bloody, tight wine that impresses with its substance and concentration compared to the other wines in the range. It's a gastronomic wine, which you can accompany with roast veal with morels, or venison jig with pressed potatoes. It's also an excellent match for Epoisses.
