Domaine Bart – Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2018 – Burgundy France

Domaine Bart Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2018 is a powerful yet refined Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most celebrated Grand Cru vineyards. Produced from some of the domaine’s oldest vines and crafted with a restrained approach to oak, it balances depth, energy, and remarkable site expression.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2018
• Vineyard: Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
• Vine Age: Oldest vines planted in 1922
• Farming: Practicing organic
• Fermentation: 20% whole cluster, native yeasts
• Aging: 15 months in barrel, 40% new French oak
• Style: Grand Cru Burgundy red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Dark raspberry, blackberry, ripe red berries
• Savory: Spice, floral notes, subtle oak complexity
• Structure: Muscular concentration, integrated tannins, long finish

The warm 2018 vintage produced a wine of impressive richness and concentration while retaining freshness and precision. Layers of dark berry fruit are framed by floral notes, spice, and well-integrated oak, leading to a persistent and energetic finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from Domaine Bart's historic Bonnes-Mares holdings inherited from the Clair-Dau family
• Old vines dating back to 1922 contribute depth and complexity
• Combines Grand Cru power with the purity and transparency that define the domaine's style

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast duck with cherries
• Herb-crusted lamb rack
• Beef Wellington
• Aged Comté or Gruyère

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of Grand Cru Burgundy
✓ Lovers of structured, age-worthy Pinot Noir
✓ Fans of terroir-driven wines with old-vine character
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, early-drinking reds

93–97 Points – Jasper Morris

90–93 Points – Burghound