Why Bonnes Mares Doesn’t Taste Like Chambolle Musigny

Bonnes-Mares is one of Burgundy’s most fascinating Grand Cru vineyards — and one of the most misunderstood.

Most wine lovers associate Chambolle-Musigny with elegance, delicacy, and finesse. But Bonnes-Mares often tells a different story. Located on the border between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis, this legendary Grand Cru can produce wines with a level of power, structure, and intensity rarely associated with Chambolle.

In this video, I explore the unique terroir of Bonnes-Mares through five bottles from my cellar:

🍷 Bruno Clair 2010
🍷 Domaine Dujac 2011
🍷 Robert Groffier 2012
🍷 Gérard Peirazeau 2014
🍷 Comte de Vogüé 2010

Along the way, we look at:

• The history of Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
• The difference between Terres Rouges and Terres Blanches
• Why Bonnes-Mares tastes so different from Musigny
• How top Burgundy producers interpret the same vineyard
• Current market values and price evolution
• Which bottles stand out today

If you’re interested in Burgundy wine, Chambolle-Musigny, Bonnes-Mares, Grand Cru Pinot Noir, or fine wine collecting, I hope you’ll enjoy this deep dive.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:03 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru Explained
01:42 Terres Rouges vs Terres Blanches
03:07 Bruno Clair Bonnes-Mares 2010
04:00 Domaine Dujac Bonnes-Mares 2011
04:53 Robert Groffier Bonnes-Mares 2012
05:38 Gérard Peirazeau Bonnes-Mares 2014
06:28 Comte de Vogüé Bonnes-Mares 2010
07:21 Final Thoughts

Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video.

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DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.