Bonnes-Mares
The Bonnes Mares are a classified as grand cru vineyard in the Côte -d'Or in the Burgundy region in France. The appellation Bonnes Mares has existed since December 8, 1936 It comprises 15.0572 hectares.; 13.5417 ha of which are located in the village of Chambolle- Musigny and 1.5155 ha in Morey -Saint- Denis. Produced exclusively red wine.
Location, climate and soil
The Bonnes Mares located on a slight rise, oriented to east -south -east slope at 270 to 300 m above sea level. In the north, the Clos de Tart follows, south follow as " Chambolle- Musigny Premier Cru " classified documents. Immediately to the east, the route des Grands Crus. From the other Grand Cru of Chambolle, the one kilometer away Musigny, separates him the Combe de Chambolle. The vineyard is highly fragmented, overall, 35 owners share the 105 plots. These are oriented generally perpendicular to the slope. The largest owners are the domains Comte Georges de Vogüé ( 2,669 ha), Drouhin Laroze ( 1.7348 ha), Fougeray de Beauclair (1.60 ha) and Georges Roumier ( 1.4992 ha). The well-known winery Maison Joseph Drouhin owns 0.23 hectares of vineyards in this location.
The climate is that of Burgundy - a transitional climate, predominate in the continental on maritime influences. The mostly dry and hot summer, let the Pinot Noir to ripen though, great vintages emerge only when there is no rain in the fall affects the reading. Due to the pure east facing the micro-climate is relatively cool, but simultaneously protected Spatfrösten.
The vineyard rests on a base rock from the Bathonian. The bottom layer overlying the north is thick, clay- calcareous reddish color. In the south the soil is less deep and stony. He is marked there more of white marl, and lime is higher.
Wine
The Bonnes Mares is generally produced exclusively from Pinot Noir. As another Pinot and Pinot Liébault Beurot are allowed. Theoretically, up to 15 % white grapes ( Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc) are used. The natural alcohol content must be at least 11.5 vol - % amount, Chaptalisation is - as everywhere in Burgundy - allowed. The base yield is 35 hectoliters per hectare, this value may be exceeded by a maximum of 20%. From 2000 to 2004 495 hectoliters were produced on average, or about 66,000 bottles. Thus, the yield was 33 hl / ha.
The wines Bonnes - Mares able are powerful and full-bodied with a strong tannin structure. In his youth, the Bonnes Mares is according to strict and locked, he needs a longer maturation cellar to develop its aromatic potential. The nose is then of great complexity, dominated by notes of cherries, violets, spices and forest floor.
Origin of the name
The origin of the name " Bonnes Mares " is not clear. Jean -François Bazin points out in his book (see below) on two explanations: The old verb " Marer " described the editing of the vineyard. " Bonnes Mares " would thus be carefully edited or easily editable vineyards. The other explanation is derived from the name of " bonnes mères " ( good mothers or women) - an allusion to the Bernardine (→ Cistercian ) Abbey Tart, which belonged to the French Revolution the neighboring Clos de Tart.