Renowned and respected as one of the finest producers in
Burgundy, Bouchard Père et Fils has truly become an institution, known for the
exceptional quality of their wines and the diversity of its many vineyards.
Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père et Fils has built up an estate of 130ha and,
collectively, is the largest owner of Grand Crus (12ha) and Premier Crus (74ha)
across the Côte d’Or. Bouchard Père et Fils represents almost one hundred climates
or uniquely diverse vineyards, including prestigious monopoles such as ‘Beaune
Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus’ and ‘Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte’.
Bouchard Père & Fils has been producing the Beaune du Château cuvée, an exclusive of the House, since 1907. This wine, which is a blend of several Premier Cru vineyards vinified separately, demonstrates the different facets of the terroir of Beaune. Red Beaune du Château comes from 17 Beaune Premier Cru vineyards, chosen for their complementary qualities.
Made from the usual 17 different 1ers crus. Dense purple. A very substantial slightly mulberry nose, softly oaked to add a touch of generosity, then a more mineral structure behind, with very good intensity. Mouth-filling raspberry and some blackberry, good length and not too much heat.
There are 55,000 bottles of the 2019 Beaune 1er Cru du Château, a medium to full-bodied, velvety wine evocative of cherries, smoky plums, spices, and dark chocolate. Charming and perfumed, it's an elegant wine that gets my nod as the finest Beaune du Château for some time.