Domaine Bart
Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir
Morey St. Denis - Chambolle Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
The Bart family is based in Marsannay and most famous for wines from their own village. However, like many OG families in Burgundy, they often have holdings in other areas. In the case of the Barts, they have holdings in Fixin, and even a couple of Grand Cru vineyards: Clos de Beze and Bonnes Mares. Their holdings in Bonnes Mares amount to a little over two acres that were inherited through the Clair side of the family. The vines are on the Chambolle Musigny side, right next to Comte Georges de Vogüe, and almost half of the vines are over 100 years old.
This bottle was opened sometime prior to dinner by our host. The 2016 pours a ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of kirsch, black plum, mixed brambles, musk, red and purple flowers, sous bois and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is silky; elegant. Every now and again, a wine comes into your life when you least expect it and leaves such an impression that you can’t stop thinking about it. This is one of those wines. I want more of this in my life. Drink now and take your time with it, through 2046+?
The Bart family is based in Marsannay and most famous for wines from their own village. However, like many OG families in Burgundy, they often have holdings in other areas. In the case of the Barts, they have holdings in Fixin, and even a couple of Grand Cru vineyards: Clos de Beze and Bonnes Mares. Their holdings in Bonnes Mares amount to a little over two acres that were inherited through the Clair side of the family. The vines are on the Chambolle Musigny side, right next to Comte Georges de Vogüe, and almost half of the vines are over 100 years old.
This bottle was opened sometime prior to dinner by our host. The 2016 pours a ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears and some signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of kirsch, black plum, mixed brambles, musk, red and purple flowers, sous bois and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is silky; elegant. Every now and again, a wine comes into your life when you least expect it and leaves such an impression that you can’t stop thinking about it. This is one of those wines. I want more of this in my life. Drink now and take your time with it, through 2046+?
Tart cherry, earth, pine needles, and appreciable oak
Tart cherry, earth, pine needles, and appreciable oak
Jan 3rd, 2023
Tart bright cherries that softens up soft and well balanced. Elegant tannins cooked cured meat.
Tart bright cherries that softens up soft and well balanced. Elegant tannins cooked cured meat.
Apr 15th, 2018
Consensus wine of the night. (Burg 6/6.) My first Bart Grand cru. This had a little bit of everything you want in a red Burgundy. Perfect balance. Spicy, lush, long, broad, detailed and refreshing. Very expressive now, and I don't think it will fade any time soon. Gorgeous wine. Thanks @Gianluct Torellix !
Consensus wine of the night. (Burg 6/6.) My first Bart Grand cru. This had a little bit of everything you want in a red Burgundy. Perfect balance. Spicy, lush, long, broad, detailed and refreshing. Very expressive now, and I don't think it will fade any time soon. Gorgeous wine. Thanks @Gianluct Torellix !
Oct 4th, 2016Déçu le soir, bluffé le lendemain midi (laissons leur seconde chance aux belles fioles)
Déçu le soir, bluffé le lendemain midi (laissons leur seconde chance aux belles fioles)
Feb 24th, 2014
Very nice, but not in the same league as the other wines in this tasting.
Very nice, but not in the same league as the other wines in this tasting.
Jun 20th, 2024
Very chambolle and pretty. Darkish cloudy red. Note of wild strawberry, cherry and spices. Medium body and acidity. Could smell this for a very long time. Seductive.
Very chambolle and pretty. Darkish cloudy red. Note of wild strawberry, cherry and spices. Medium body and acidity. Could smell this for a very long time. Seductive.
Dec 26th, 2018
Deep dark cherry in color. Earthy. Probably opened to young but I wanted to give it a try.
Deep dark cherry in color. Earthy. Probably opened to young but I wanted to give it a try.
May 20th, 2018