Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
At a Glance
- Size: 2.7 ha (6.7 ac)
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: Planted from 1945 to 1995
- Terroir: 265 to 300-meters elevation, southeastern corner of appellation, terres rouges soil with oxidized iron and limestone rocks
- Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée, organic methods, guyot and cordon pruning
- Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, cold maceration before alcoholic fermentation below 32°C, aged in barrel (35-45% new oak).