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Domaine Bernard Bonin

Domaine Bernard Bonin is a small Meursault estate that has attracted serious collector interest in recent years due to its concentrated, ageworthy Chardonnays and limited production. Bernard Bonin previously worked as cellar master at Domaine des Comtes Lafon, one of Meursault's most revered estates, before establishing his own domaine. The portfolio is centered on Meursault, with Les Tillets and Le Limozin at the village level, and the Premier Crus Charmes-Dessus and Genevrières representing the upper tier of the estate's offerings. A small Bourgogne Blanc cuvée and the mysterious La Rencontre and Le Pré de Manche complete the range. At auction, the estate averages $435 per bottle — one of the highest averages among mid-sized Meursault producers — reflecting the quality reputation and scarcity of the wines. Prices range from $110 to $938. The Lafon connection and biodynamic-influenced viticulture drive auction prices above what the individual appellation designations might otherwise command. The Genevrières Premier Cru in particular commands prices competitive with Lafon's entry-level offerings.