It is on the site of this remarkable vineyard that we find the oldest traces of the Chardonnay variety in Beaune. Quite a rarity in this Pinot Noir territory. Before it was given the appellation of Clos Saint-Landry, this vineyard appeared under the name of Tielandry, meaning the estate of a certain Landry. It then became the property of the abbey of Maizieres before the purchase by Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard in 1791. Since then Bouchard Pere & Fils has preciously kept the monopoly of this white Premier Cru of 1.98 hectares.
This has been racked from barrel to foudre. A little more colour here but bright and invigorating. Slightly lemon scented, with quite nuanced fruit, some citrus, some fresh plums, hazelnuts, good length. Distinguished.
This has been racked from barrel to foudre. A little more colour here but bright and invigorating. Slightly lemon scented, with quite nuanced fruit, some citrus, some fresh plums, hazelnuts, good length. Distinguished.
Here too moderate wood frames riper and vaguely exotic aromas that include those of white peach, citrus confit and a hint of pineapple. There is impressively density to the sappy and opulent vibrant medium-bodied flavors that coat the palate with sappy dry extract, all wrapped in a clean and dry sneaky long finish where a hint of quinine eventually emerges. This isn’t exactly creamy, but it would be fair to say that the finish isn’t chiseled. (a 1.98 ha monopole that yielded only 5 hl/ha in 2021!) Drink 2026+