Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
2009
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2012-2033).
In 2026, the Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2009 is in the late stage of its peak drinking window, which closes in 2033 and leaves seven years of prime pleasure remaining. This wine should be opened now, not held further; it has been in peak drinking condition since 2012 and is at the mature, fully integrated stage that the 2009 vintage's generous warmth produces in its finest Bonnes-Mares expression. The contrast with the de Vogue Bonnes-Mares 2010 is the essential context for understanding the 2009: where the 2010 is defined by smoke, graphite, licorice, tar, and massive structured power from an exceptional cold-year concentration, the 2009 is defined by opulence, dark cherry, plum, violets, and ripe generous fruit from the warm growing season that produced one of the most immediately pleasurable Cote de Nuits vintages of the decade. Both are expressions of the same appellation and the same producer, but they come from opposite ends of the Burgundy vintage spectrum: the 2009 is warm generosity, the 2010 is cool precision and power. In 2026 at year fourteen of its arc, the 2009 de Vogue Bonnes-Mares has moved through its peak into the late-peak phase where the generous fruit and ripe tannins of the vintage are at their most fully integrated and the wine's complex character is at its most accessible and rewarding. Open it in the next three to five years.
The ‘09 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru.
The warm 2009 vintage transforms de Vogue's Bonnes-Mares into an opulent expression at late peak in 2026: dark cherry, plum, violets, and ripe generous fruit in a full-bodied style entirely distinct from the same estate's structured, smoky 2010, with 7 years remaining.
Drinking window
Tasting note
The 2009 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru presents in 2026 as a wine of opulent maturity at fourteen years of age, the warm vintage's generous character fully expressed through the Bonnes-Mares appellation's naturally powerful terroir in a combination of accessible complexity and lingering depth. The nose opens with opulent dark cherry of considerable richness, the 2009 vintage's warmth amplifying the Bonnes-Mares terroir's characteristic dark fruit tendency into a generous, immediately engaging aromatic profile alongside plum of notable ripeness and depth. Violets add a floral dimension that references the terroir's connection to the neighboring Chambolle-Musigny commune, while earthy spice provides the grounding that distinguishes a mature Bonnes-Mares from a simpler dark-fruit wine. The opulence of the nose is matched on the palate by a full-bodied character of considerable complexity, the ripe tannins of the 2009 vintage now fully resolved at fourteen years of age into a texture of smoothness and weight that delivers the generous fruit with notable ease. The excellent length of the finish extends all of the aromatic dimensions through a sustained resonance of dark cherry, plum, and earthy spice, ending in a warm, generous fade that characterizes this vintage's approach to one of Burgundy's most powerful Grand Crus.
The 2009 vintage
The 2009 Cote de Nuits vintage produced wines of uncommon warmth and generosity, a growing season marked by sustained heat from late July through August that developed exceptional ripeness across the greatest appellations without the loss of aromatic definition that overly hot seasons can cause. For Bonnes-Mares, the 2009 warmth amplified the appellation's natural dark fruit and powerful character into a more immediately accessible and opulent expression than cooler vintages like 2010 or the challenging 2008 produce. The 2009 harvest at Bonnes-Mares arrived at full phenolic maturity in mid-to-late September with ripe tannins and concentrated fruit that translated directly into the opulent, generous character that the de Vogue 2009 shows in 2026. The vintage stands in deliberate contrast to the structured 2010, with 2009 emphasizing fruit generosity and warmth where 2010 emphasizes mineral tension and power.
About Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue controls approximately 7 of the 10.8 total hectares of Musigny Grand Cru and holds a significant parcel in Bonnes-Mares, giving the estate unusual perspective across both the ethereal femininity of Musigny and the powerful structure of Bonnes-Mares. Under longtime winemaker Francois Millet, who joined in 1986 and guided the domaine through its most acclaimed modern period, de Vogue's Bonnes-Mares is vinified to express the appellation's full power and complexity rather than soften it: long maceration, traditional aging in Burgundy barrels, and patient development in bottle are all employed to allow the terroir's character to reveal itself fully over time. The 2009 vintage demonstrates the domaine's capacity to produce wines of opulent richness and generous warmth within this same framework, the warm growing season's fruit generosity finding full expression within de Vogue's traditional approach to Bonnes-Mares vinification.
From the cellar: pair with
Braised duck leg confit with black cherry gastrique, lentils du Puy, and roasted shallots
The wine's opulent dark cherry, plum, and ripe generous fruit find their natural counterpart in braised duck confit; the black cherry gastrique mirrors the wine's own dark cherry dimension and the lentils provide earthy richness that complements the spice notes.
Roasted lamb rack with Pinot reduction, Dijon crust, and spring garlic
The 2009 Bonnes-Mares's full-bodied warmth and ripe tannins align with the richness of roasted lamb; the Pinot reduction bridges the wine's own dark fruit generosity and spring garlic adds the herbal note that complements the violet dimension.
Aged Reblochon or Morbier washed-rind cheese with dried plum and walnut bread
The wine's opulent plum, dark cherry, and earthy spice find a contemplative match in semi-soft washed-rind cheese; dried plum amplifies the wine's own plum dimension and walnuts provide textural contrast to the ripe generous fruit.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 61-63F (16-17C)
- Decanting
- Decant 20 to 30 minutes before serving. At fourteen years of age and in late-peak maturity, the 2009 de Vogue Bonnes-Mares is fully open and approachable; brief aeration polishes the opulent dark cherry, plum, and violet complexity without risking the loss of the generous fruit dimension. Serve immediately after a brief decant and enjoy within the evening.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
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Frequently Asked
How does the 2009 de Vogue Bonnes-Mares differ from the 2010?
The two vintages are opposite expressions of the same terroir. The 2009 is warm, opulent, and generous: dark cherry, plum, violets, and ripe tannins from a warm growing season that prioritized fruit richness. The 2010 is structured, powerful, and mineral: smoke, graphite, licorice, and tar from one of the most exceptional cold-precision vintages of the century. The 2009 is in late peak with 7 years remaining; the 2010 is at mid-peak with 11 years ahead. The 2009 rewards drinking now; the 2010 rewards patience through 2033. See the [Burgundy region guide](/wines/region/burgundy) for vintage context.
When should I drink the 2009 de Vogue Bonnes-Mares?
Now, and within the next three to five years. In 2026, the wine is in late-peak maturity at year fourteen, with the peak window closing in 2033. The 2009's opulent dark cherry, plum, and generous fruit are at their most fully integrated and accessible in 2026, with the ripe tannins completely resolved. This is not a wine that benefits from further cellaring; the 2009 vintage's warmth and generosity mean that what you are drinking now is essentially what the wine will always be, gradually transitioning toward post-peak maturity after 2033.
Is the 2009 de Vogue Bonnes-Mares more or less structured than a typical Bonnes-Mares?
Less structured than the appellation's norm, in the best way: the 2009 vintage's warmth produced riper tannins and more generous fruit than cooler vintages, making this one of the most approachable de Vogue Bonnes-Mares expressions in the modern era. Where vintages like 2010 express Bonnes-Mares's full structural power and require extended patience, the 2009 delivers the same appellation's powerful terroir through a lens of warmth and generosity that is accessible and rewarding. See the [Pinot Noir varietal guide](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir).
Should I decant the 2009 de Vogue Bonnes-Mares?
Briefly: 20 to 30 minutes before serving. At fourteen years and in late-peak maturity, this wine is fully open and generous; extended decanting is not necessary and could risk dissipating the opulent fruit dimension. Pour into a large Burgundy glass 20 minutes before serving and enjoy immediately. Finish the bottle within the evening rather than recorking for a second night.
How long can I still cellar this wine?
Through 2033 at the outer edge of the peak window, with hard decline around 2042. In 2026 there are seven years of peak drinking remaining, but the wine is already in its late-peak phase where further cellaring adds tertiary complexity at the cost of the primary opulent fruit dimension. Drinking the 2009 between 2026 and 2030 captures it at the heart of its accessible late-peak expression; bottles held beyond 2030 will show increasing tertiary depth and diminishing primary fruit generosity.