Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier • Chambolle-Musigny, France
Mugnier’s Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a poised, finely muscled expression of this powerful Côte de Nuits vineyard, marryin…Mugnier’s Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a poised, finely muscled expression of this powerful Côte de Nuits vineyard, marrying the frank, earthy structure of Morey-Saint-Denis with the perfumed red-berry finesse of Chambolle-Musigny. From a narr…Learn More »
$1450
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
94
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2020 shows deep red and black berry fruit layered with dark plum, lifted floral tones and a touch of spice, all wrapped in a powerful yet finely detailed frame. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe, dense tannins and vibrant acidity that keep this muscular grand cru precise rather than heavy, leading to a long, dark-fruited finish that promises impressive evolution in bottle.
Roast duck with cherry sauce; Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Wild mushroom risotto
Mugnier’s Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is a poised, finely muscled expression of this powerful Côte de Nuits vineyard, marrying the frank, earthy structure of Morey-Saint-Denis with the perfumed red-berry finesse of Chambolle-Musigny. From a narrow strip of vines on predominantly lighter, “white” soils, it tends to show vivid red and black fruit, floral notes and mineral tension wrapped in powder-fine tannins, making it one of the most elegant, high-toned interpretations of Bonnes-Mares and a wine that demands—and rewards—long aging.