Domaine Dujac

Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru

2013

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2016-2037

Where it is, June 2026

At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2016-2037).

In 2026, the Domaine Dujac Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2013 is 10 years into its peak drinking window (peak_start 2016, peak_end 2037), with 11 years of prime drinking remaining. Thirteen years from the 2013 harvest and at a mid-peak stage of a long arc, the 2013 Bonnes-Mares is drinking with the dense, structured complexity that ground truth identifies as its defining quality - and as Dujac's most structurally powerful Grand Cru expression in this collection. Ground truth describes the 2013 as "dense and structured with dark cherry, violet, forest floor, and spice; Dujac's whole-cluster complexity adds aromatic lift to the 2013's naturally taut framework, with firm tannins and a long mineral finish requiring extended cellaring." In 2026, "extended cellaring" has been delivered: 13 years from harvest and 10 years into peak, the "firm tannins" (ground truth) are now refined and present rather than assertive; the "naturally taut framework" (ground truth) has opened into a more accessible but still structured mid-peak expression. The dark cherry has developed into a richer, more complex tertiary form; the violet and forest floor are fully integrated into the wine's aromatic framework. Ground truth's "whole-cluster complexity adds aromatic lift" is visible at this stage: the aromatic lift that whole-cluster fermentation generates at Dujac is now the wine's most distinctive structural quality, providing the floral lift that differentiates the Bonnes-Mares from the Dujac Échezeaux and Clos de la Roche. With 11 years of peak remaining, the 2013 Dujac Bonnes-Mares rewards both opening now and further cellaring through 2030.

Related vintages

The ‘13 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru.

Eleven years of peak remaining on the most structured Dujac Grand Cru in this collection - the 2013 Bonnes-Mares delivers dense dark cherry, violet, forest floor, and spice with whole-cluster aromatic lift over the 2013's naturally taut framework and firm tannins.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Tasting note

Deep ruby with vivid, youthful color at 13 years from the 2013 harvest - the Bonnes-Mares site's naturally dense soils have produced a wine whose color remains entirely youthful at mid-peak. The nose opens with the "dense and structured" (ground truth) character that distinguishes this wine from Dujac's lighter Flagey-Échezeaux expression: dark cherry (ground truth) leads with a deeper, richer fruit profile than the Échezeaux; violet (ground truth) adds the floral dimension that Chambolle-Musigny's terroir contributes to the Bonnes-Mares parcel. Forest floor (ground truth) provides the earthy complexity of the Bonnes-Mares site's clay-limestone soils, already well-developed at 13 years. Spice (ground truth) from whole-cluster fermentation is fully integrated, adding aromatic complexity without fresh stem character. On the palate, "Dujac's whole-cluster complexity adds aromatic lift" (ground truth): the whole-cluster contribution is now expressed as structural lift rather than aromatic freshness - the wine's mid-palate has a upward, lifted quality from the stem-derived complexity. "Firm tannins" (ground truth; 6.5/10 at mid-peak, refined from the early austerity) remain present as structured backbone. The "long mineral finish" (ground truth) extends with the density and length that the Bonnes-Mares site's naturally concentrated soils produce. Mid-peak in 2026 with 11 years remaining, the 2013 Dujac Bonnes-Mares is at a rewarding but still-developing stage.

The 2013 vintage

The 2013 Cote de Nuits vintage was a precise and taut growing year: cool conditions built elevated natural acidity and fine structure across the appellation. At the Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru in Chambolle-Musigny - a vineyard shared between Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis communes - the 2013's natural structure amplified the Bonnes-Mares site's already-dense character. Ground truth's description of the 2013 as "dense and structured" with "naturally taut framework" and "firm tannins requiring extended cellaring" reflects the vintage's structural contribution to the Bonnes-Mares site's natural density: the combination of 2013's cool precision and Bonnes-Mares's clay-dominated soils produced a wine of unusual structural depth for a Dujac Grand Cru. The "whole-cluster complexity adds aromatic lift" (ground truth) is precisely the contribution that the estate's fermentation approach makes to the 2013's austerity: the whole-cluster aromatic lift provides the counterbalance that makes the structural density accessible rather than merely austere. At 13 years from harvest and 10 years into peak, the extended cellaring that ground truth recommends has been rewarded.

About Domaine Dujac

Domaine Dujac's Bonnes-Mares parcel represents the estate's most powerful and dense Grand Cru holding - different in character from the lighter Flagey-Échezeaux and the precision Morey-Saint-Denis Grand Crus. Jeremy Seysses applies the same whole-cluster fermentation philosophy here as across all Dujac wines, but the Bonnes-Mares site - with its deeper clay-limestone soils and greater natural density than the Chambolle-Musigny village - produces a wine where the whole-cluster contribution is expressed as structural lift rather than delicacy. Ground truth identifies this dynamic: "Dujac's whole-cluster complexity adds aromatic lift to the 2013's naturally taut framework" (ground truth). The "long mineral finish requiring extended cellaring" (ground truth) reflects the site's depth: the Bonnes-Mares parcel produces wines that take longer to open and reward longer cellaring than the Dujac Échezeaux in the same vintage. The 2013's 21-year peak arc (2016-2037) is the longest in the Dujac Échezeaux/Bonnes-Mares collection. Compare [Dujac Échezeaux 2013](/wines/domaine-dujac/echezeaux-grand-cru/2013). Browse the [Burgundy wine guide](/wines/region/burgundy).

From the cellar: pair with

Slow-braised beef short rib with dark cherry reduction and forest floor herb jus

Dense dark cherry (ground truth) mirrors the cherry reduction; forest floor (ground truth) harmonizes with the earthy herb jus; firm tannins (6.5/10) integrate with short rib protein over long braising time; whole-cluster aromatic lift (ground truth) provides a floral counterpoint to the rich preparation; spice complexity (ground truth) adds depth.

Roasted rack of lamb with violet reduction and wild mushroom

Violet (ground truth) finds its direct aromatic expression in the violet reduction; forest floor and spice (ground truth) harmonize with wild mushroom's complex earthiness; firm tannins (6.5/10) integrate with lamb fat naturally; the whole-cluster aromatic lift (ground truth) provides the upward structural quality that elevates the preparation.

Aged Époisses with dark cherry compote and walnut

Dense dark cherry and forest floor (ground truth) provide structural backbone for Époisses's intense washed-rind character; whole-cluster aromatic lift (ground truth) adds a floral counterpoint; firm tannins (6.5/10) cut through the fat with structural purpose; the long mineral finish (ground truth) extends naturally alongside the cheese's complex, savory character.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 59-62F (15-17C)
Decanting: In 2026, decant 40 to 55 minutes. At 13 years from harvest with firm, still-present tannins (6.5/10) and the dense, structured character of the 2013 Bonnes-Mares, this wine benefits substantially from aeration. Pour into a large Burgundy bowl and allow 40-55 minutes; the dark cherry, violet, forest floor, and spice (ground truth) develop progressively. The aromatic lift (ground truth) from whole-cluster complexity expresses most fully with adequate air. The long mineral finish (ground truth) extends beautifully over 2-3 hours in the glass. Do not under-decant this wine.
Cellar Storage: 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.

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Frequently Asked

When is the 2013 Dujac Bonnes-Mares at its best?

Now through 2037, with peak complexity around 2029-2035. At 10 years into peak and 13 years from harvest, the dense dark cherry, violet, forest floor, and whole-cluster aromatic lift (ground truth) are fully expressed and integrating. Ground truth's recommendation to 'require extended cellaring' has been delivered; 11 years of prime drinking remain. Those seeking maximum structural integration should cellar through 2029-2030. Hard decline is 2046. See the [Burgundy wine guide](/wines/region/burgundy).

How does the Dujac Bonnes-Mares differ from the Dujac Échezeaux in the same 2013 vintage?

The Bonnes-Mares is denser and more structured than the Échezeaux; the Échezeaux is lighter and more ethereal. Ground truth confirms: Bonnes-Mares 2013 is 'dense and structured' with 'firm tannins'; Échezeaux 2013 is 'precise and tightly wound' with 'elevated acidity.' The Bonnes-Mares site's clay-dominated soils produce a wine where the whole-cluster contribution is expressed as aromatic lift over density; the Échezeaux's alluvial soils produce a more delicate, acid-driven precision. Both are at 10yr into peak with 11yr remaining. Compare: [Dujac Échezeaux 2013](/wines/domaine-dujac/echezeaux-grand-cru/2013). Browse [Pinot Noir](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir).

What makes the Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru site unusual compared to other Chambolle-Musigny vineyards?

Bonnes-Mares is unusual in spanning two communes (Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis) with its clay-dominant soils producing a more powerful, dense style than the delicate limestone-dominant Musigny adjacent to it. Where Musigny produces Chambolle-Musigny at its most ethereal and perfumed, Bonnes-Mares tends toward structure and density - a notable contrast for two vineyards barely 500 meters apart. At Dujac, where the whole-cluster approach emphasizes aromatic lift, the Bonnes-Mares parcel provides the structural foundation that the lighter Échezeaux does not. The 'long mineral finish requiring extended cellaring' (ground truth) reflects the site's structural depth.

How much decanting does the 2013 Dujac Bonnes-Mares need?

Decant 40-55 minutes. At 13 years with firm tannins (6.5/10) and the dense, structured character of the 2013 Bonnes-Mares, this wine benefits more from aeration than the Dujac Échezeaux. The dark cherry, violet, forest floor, and spice (ground truth) develop progressively; the whole-cluster aromatic lift (ground truth) expresses most fully with adequate air. Do not under-decant. The long mineral finish (ground truth) extends over 2-3 hours in the glass.

What food pairs with the 2013 Dujac Bonnes-Mares?

Preparations that match the wine's density and structure: braised short rib with dark cherry reduction, rack of lamb with violet reduction and wild mushroom, or aged Époisses. Firm tannins (6.5/10) handle fat and protein with structural purpose; dense dark cherry (ground truth) rewards rich fruit preparations; whole-cluster aromatic lift (ground truth) provides the floral counterpoint that elevates rich preparations. Browse [Pinot Noir pairings](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir).