Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune Greves 1er Cru L’Enfant Jesus Rouge
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This 9.7-acre monopole at the center of the Grèves premier cru was the property of the Carmelite order until church properties were sold off after the French Revolution.
- The Bouchard family purchased the vineyard in 1791 and its wine remains one of the signatures of the domaine
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: Manual harvest, in small cases of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each grape. Following total or partial destemming on the vintage, fermentation in small containers, gentle pressing ensure optimal vinification. Depending on the profile of the vintage, vatting lasts 15 to 20 days. The wine is aged 12 to 14 months in French oak, with 40% new oak.
Tasting Notes: Superb fruit and spice aromas with an oaky note on the nose. Intense, full and yet delicate on the palate, the wine has a charming velvetiness. Very good ageing potential.
PRESS
2014 – 92 Decanter
2015 – 92 Wine Advocate
2016 – 93 Wine Spectator | 93 Wine Advocate
2017 – 92 Wine & Spirits | 92 Wine Advocate
2018 – 93 Wine Spectator | 93 Wine Advocate
2019 – 93 Wine Advocate
2020 – 92-94 Wine Advocate | 94 Wine Spectator
2021 – 91-93 Wine Advocate
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Founded in 1731, Maison Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest wine merchant houses. Over the centuries, the House has been devoted to acquiring highly renowned parcels, in order to build a prestigious domaine: 130 hectares of Crus. The famed vineyards include: Beaune Grèves Vigne de L’Enfant Jésus, Chevalier-Montrachet, Montrachet, Corton, Corton-Charlemagne, Bonnes-Mares and Clos Vougeot to name a few. In 1995 this exceptional collection was purchased by Joseph Henriot, and is today part of Maisons & Domaines Henriot. Maison Bouchard Père & Fils has invested in the vine to bottle, the process is handled with meticulous care, to ensure the most faithful expression of each terroir. Installed since the beginning of the 19th century on the site of the ancient Châteaude Beaune, Maison Bouchard Père & Fils uses the underground galleries and bastions of this fortress built by LuisXI, 10 meters below ground, for the slow maturing of its wines under optimal conditions. Millions of bottles, including a rare collection of pre-phylloxera wines rest in the cellars today protected by 7 meter thick walls.