The 2021 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Bonnes Mares is a Pinot Noir originating from the esteemed Burgundy region in France, specifically the Chambolle Musigny appellation within the Cote de Nuits sub-region. This wine is produced by the renowned Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, known for its meticulous vineyard practices and commitment to quality.
This vintage has garnered impressive reviews from several respected wine critics. James Suckling awarded it an excellent score of 96 points, highlighting its "plenty of red fruit character, plus notes of wet earth, blood orange, and violets." He praised its "beautifully integrated fine tannins" and "fresh acidity," which contribute to a "long, delicately earthy finish." He suggests that while it is drinkable now, it will be best enjoyed from 2025.
Decanter also provided a favorable review, giving it 94 points. They emphasized the wine's "spicy, intense blackberry and earth aromas" and noted an "undercurrent of savoury notes and a smoky hint of ground coffee." They described it as "more massive than the rest of the cellar," with a character that seems "more ‘Morey’ than ‘Chambolle’." Decanter mentioned that the grapes were fermented with 50% whole clusters and are currently aging in cask.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated it between 91-93 points, describing aromas of "sweet berries, cherries, vine smoke, petals, and forest floor." They noted the wine's "medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy palate" with "powdery tannins, lively acids, and a saline finish."
Vinous also awarded it 94 points, appreciating the inclusion of 50% whole bunches and the "freshness and joie-de-vivre." They commended its "finely chiselled tannins" and "vivid black cherry fruit laced with orange zest/blood orange towards its energetic finish."
Jasper Morris, scoring it between 93-95 points, described it as having a "lovely perfume" with "darker fruit, actually quite sensual" and a "lively finish" with "citrus notes." He highlighted its persistence and the presence of "white pepper finish."
John Gilman from View From The Cellar gave it 95 points, pointing out the "lovely influence from its whole clusters" and its "truly superb soil signature." He lauded its "deep, pure and full-bodied" palate and "long, poised and complex finish of impeccable balance."
Overall, the 2021 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Bonnes Mares is a well-regarded Pinot Noir, celebrated for its complex aromas, rich palate, and excellent aging potential.