Domaine G. Roumier

Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru

2009

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2012-2033

Where it is, June 2026

At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2012-2033).

In 2026, the Domaine G. Roumier Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2009 is performing at the height of its potential. With peak_start in 2012 and peak_end extending to 2033, this wine sits at the heart of its drinking window - seven more years of peak ahead. At 17 years from harvest, the vintage's generous ripe fruit has fully integrated with the estate's hallmark mineral depth. The tannins, firm and structured at release, have resolved into supple, finely grained texture that frames rather than dominates. Acidity remains vivid and lifting, keeping the wine energetic. Drink confidently now through 2033. Those holding beyond peak will find increasing tertiary complexity, and the hard decline date of 2042 means genuine long-term resilience remains.

Related vintages

The ‘09 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru.

At 17 years old, the 2009 Roumier Bonnes-Mares has found its center: a harmonious convergence of power and mineral precision at the absolute peak of one of Burgundy's most coveted Grand Crus.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Tasting note

Deep garnet with a mahogany rim reflecting 17 years in bottle. The nose requires no coaxing: truffle, dried rose petal, and iron-tinged minerality emerge with quiet authority, speaking to Bonnes-Mares schist and limestone bedrock. On the palate, ripe dark cherry and kirsch interweave with incense, forest floor, and espresso. The tannins that once demanded patience have resolved into supple, integrated structure without losing their backbone. Acidity remains vivid and persistent, giving lift and cut to the considerable depth. The finish is long, stony, and hauntingly precise, trailing through graphite and dried spice. In 2026, the extraordinary mineral depth noted in the wines_master record has fully revealed itself - nothing held back, nothing over-evolved.

The 2009 vintage

Wine Spectator rates 2009 Cote de Nuits a Classic vintage (95 points), characterizing the season as "charming and fluid, with ripe, pure fruit; some wines soft, overripe, for early drinking." Compared with the more austere 2008 - a late-harvest, small-crop year defined by dehydration and botrytis requiring strict sorting - 2009 delivered openly generous wines from first pour. The Cote de Nuits 2009 earned an exceptional quality designation overall. At Bonnes-Mares, the warm season concentrated flavors onto terroir built for mineral depth: schist in the Chambolle sector, limestone in the Morey sector. Where lesser 2009 Burgundies tilted toward early accessibility at the expense of structure, old-vine parcels like Roumier's produced wines with backbone and longevity well beyond the vintage's approachable reputation.

About Domaine G. Roumier

Domaine G. Roumier farms exceptional parcels across the Cote de Nuits including prized holdings in Bonnes-Mares, Musigny, and Chambolle-Musigny Premier Crus. The estate's approach is built on restraint and terroir transparency: minimal cellar intervention, aging in a blend of new and neutral oak calibrated to let the vineyard lead. This produces wines that read precise and measured at first encounter but unfurl with exceptional complexity over years and decades. Roumier holds a collectibility score of 100 among fine wine trade analysts, with allocation demand consistently exceeding production. The domaine's dedication to expressing individual terroir over a house style makes each vintage a distinct document of place and season.

From the cellar: pair with

Roasted Burgundian squab or pigeon

Fine-grained tannins (5/10) and vivid acidity (7/10) complement lean dark poultry; truffle and forest floor aromas mirror classic game preparations.

Pan-seared duck breast with Pinot Noir jus

Medium body (6/10) matches duck richness without competition; cherry and kirsch character echoes the pan sauce.

Aged Comté or Brie de Meaux

Vivid acidity (7/10) and mineral depth balance aged cow milk cheese richness, drawing out shared truffle and earth notes.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 61-63F (16-17C)
Decanting: In 2026, at the heart of its peak window, decant 30 to 45 minutes. The wine is fully open and expressive; extended decanting risks dispersing the delicate aromatic nuance that defines a mature Roumier. A wide-bowl Burgundy glass completes aeration naturally. Allow five to ten minutes of warming from cellar temperature before drinking.
Cellar Storage: 55F (13C), 70% humidity, bottle on its side in vibration-free storage.

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Frequently Asked

When is the ideal time to open the Roumier Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2009?

In 2026, this wine is in the absolute heart of its peak drinking window, which extends to 2033 with a hard decline in 2042. Seven more years of prime drinking remain. Open it now for stunning complexity, or hold through the early 2030s. Beyond 2033 the wine enters a mature phase that remains interesting but less primary. Explore aged Burgundy drinking windows in the [Burgundy wine guide](/wines/region/burgundy).

Does the 2009 Roumier Bonnes-Mares need decanting?

Yes, but briefly. A 30 to 45 minute decant in 2026 is all this wine needs. At 17 years old and in full peak, it is open and expressive without much coaxing. Extended decanting risks losing the precise aromatics that define a mature Roumier. Pour into a wide Burgundy bowl and allow the glass to do the remaining work.

What food pairs best with the Roumier Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2009?

Classic Burgundian preparations are ideal: roasted squab or pigeon, duck breast with cherry reduction, rabbit in mustard cream, or mushroom risotto. The wine's vivid acidity (7/10) and fine tannins (5/10) also make it exceptional alongside aged Comté or Brie de Meaux. Browse [Pinot Noir pairings from Burgundy](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir) for further inspiration.

How does Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru differ from Musigny?

Bonnes-Mares (15.5 hectares) and Musigny (10.7 hectares) are the two Grand Crus of Chambolle-Musigny but express different characters. Musigny tends toward the ethereal: delicate, floral, almost gossamer in finest examples. Bonnes-Mares is more structured and mineral-driven with greater aging resilience. Roumier holds prized parcels in both. See a sibling Burgundy estate: [A.F. Gros Richebourg Grand Cru 2023](/wines/a-f-gros/richebourg-grand-cru/2023).

Was 2009 a strong vintage for Burgundy Pinot Noir?

Wine Spectator rates 2009 Cote de Nuits a Classic vintage (95 points), among the highest possible. The year is celebrated for generous, ripe, fluid fruit with excellent concentration. The caveat: some 2009 Burgundies leaned toward early accessibility at the expense of longevity. Roumier's Bonnes-Mares is a clear exception - old-vine parcels and mineral terroir produced structural bones and aging capacity well beyond the vintage's general reputation.