2020 Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

Christophe Roumier utilized approximately 60% whole-cluster fermentation for the 2020 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, a technical decision that introduces a firm, structural counterpoint to the vintage’s intense physiological ripeness. The wine is a composite of the domaine’s holdings across both the "terres blanches" and "terres rouges" sectors, synthesizing limestone-driven mineral tension with the broader, clay-derived power inherent to the site. In the cellar, a moderate 40% new oak regimen and precise temperature control during fermentation preserved the high tartaric acidity levels characteristic of the 2020 growing season. The resulting structure is defined by an immense mid-palate density and fine-grained, persistent tannins that reflect the low yields and thick-skinned berries produced during the dry summer. This is a Pinot Noir of formidable architectural scale, built with the necessary nerve and extract to ensure a slow, decades-long evolutionary curve.