Bouchard Père & Fils : Beaune 1er cru "Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus" Domaine 2017

An aromatic and delicate red wine from Burgundy

The producer

Bouchard Père & Fils was founded in Beaune in 1731. With almost three centuries of history, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of the oldest wine houses in Burgundy. At the head of an exceptional estate in the Côte d'Or, the 9th generation of the family still perpetuates today this unique know-how in the art of making great Burgundy wines .

The vineyard

Patiently built up over the years, the vineyards of the Bouchard Père et Fils estate now spread over 130 hectares of vines. Bringing together prestigious appellations with exceptional plots, the Bouchard Père & Fils vineyard represents a unique wine heritage in Burgundy.

The wine

This Beaune 1er cru "Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus" Domaine 2017 from Bouchard Père & Fils takes its name from a historical anecdote linked to the Carmelite Marguerite du Saint-Sacrement. Indeed, she is said to have predicted the birth of the future King of France despite the infertility of his mother, Anne of Austria. This vineyard took the name of "Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus" following the birth of Louis XIV. Sold in 1791 during the sale of national assets, this terroir, with an east/south-east exposure on very gravelly clay-limestone soil, has since been the monopoly of the Bouchard Père & Fils company.

The vinification and ageing

Hand-picked, the grapes are rigorously sorted and totally or partially destemmed depending on the vintage. Fermentation in small containers. Soft pressing. Vatting for 12 to 15 days. The wine is aged for 8 to 13 months in French oak barrels (20 to 60% of which are new) in the Bastion cellars of the old Château de Beaune.

The blend

The Beaune 1er cru "Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus" Domaine 2017 of Bouchard Père & Fils is a 100% Pinot Noir.

The tasting

Nose

The aromas blend delicious fruity and spicy fragrances with subtle woody notes conferred due to the ageing in barrels.

Palate

Intense, the palate seduces due to its delicacy and its silky touch.

Storage

Available today, this Burgundy wine can be kept in the cellar until around 2027 in order to reveal its full aromatic range.

Food and wine pairing

This wine goes perfectly with game birds, chicken in a creamy sauce or Burgundian cheeses.

Service

For an optimal tasting experience, serve between 17°C and 18°C.