Bouchard Père & Fils Volnay 'Les Taillepieds' 1er Cru 2020
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 ‘climats’ or uniquely diverse vineyards, including prestigious monopoles such as ‘Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus’ and ‘Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte’.
This famous vineyard derives its name from its geographical position on a steep slope where the workers would hurt their feet when digging the soil. Bouchard Pere & Fils has owned 38 acres of the Premier Cru vineyard since1775 the year when the house also bought its very first vineyards, in Les Caillerets.
Balsamic and Pinot Noir braised pork shoulder
Aromas of red fruit and berries on the nose, with expressive aromas repeated firmly on the palate. This wine has a wonderful liveliness, softening with a bit of time and patience.
