Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013 - Domaine Georges Roumier

Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013 — Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier

The Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013 from Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier is one of the most sought-after bottles in the Côte de Nuits. In the world of collectible Burgundy, Roumier holds a special place: tiny production, intense demand and wines capable of combining depth, energy, perfume and an exceptionally refined texture.

The 2013 vintage, cooler and more classical than the solar years, gives this Bonnes-Mares a precise, structured and ageworthy profile. The wine evokes red cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, violet, peony, orange peel, liquorice, fine spice, noble earth and firm minerality. A bottle of major prestige, still youthful in structure, yet already fascinating for its purity and presence.

Bonnes-Mares, the noble power of Chambolle-Musigny

Bonnes-Mares is a singular Grand Cru, lying between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis. Broader, earthier and more structured than Musigny, it produces Pinot Noirs of impressive stature, where deep fruit meets a complex floral and mineral expression.

In Roumier’s hands, Bonnes-Mares takes on a highly personal dimension: the natural power of the climat remains, but it is shaped by aromatic precision, meticulous texture and a striking sense of balance. The 2013 stands out for its energy, vibrant fruit, floral lift and long, firm, refined finish.

Tasting notes

The 2013 vintage and serving advice

The 2013 vintage in red Burgundy produced wines that are more classical, fresher and more structured than the very ripe years. For a Grand Cru such as Bonnes-Mares, this freshness reinforces fruit precision, palate definition and ageing potential. At Roumier, the wine keeps a serious architecture, with the floral elegance and energy that mark great Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits.

This bottle can be approached today with careful opening, but it still has significant ageing potential. Serve at around 15 to 16°C, in large Burgundy glasses. Open in advance and favour gradual aeration in the glass; for a wine of this level, avoid forceful decanting in order to preserve aromatic precision and Pinot Noir delicacy.