Bouchard Père & Fils : Chevalier-Montrachet Grand cru Domaine 2020

Elegant and complex, a seductive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru white wine

The estate

The Bouchard Père & Fils estate was founded in Beaune in 1731. With almost three centuries of history, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of the oldest estates in Burgundy. At the head of an exceptional estate in the Côte d'Or, the family’s 9th generation still perpetuates their unique know-how in the art of making fine Burgundian wines.

Built up over the years, the vineyards of Bouchard Père et Fils estate now spread across 130 hectares of vines. Combining prestigious Burgundian appellations and exceptional plots, the Bouchard Père & Fils vineyard owns a truly unique wine heritage.

The vineyard

This Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Domaine 2020 de Bouchard Père & Fils stems from a 2.33-hectare eastern / south-eastern facing vineyard that rests on marl and limestone soils with a stony subsoil.

Legend states that the Lord of Montrachet split his land between his two sons. One of his sons became a knight during the Crusades and the other, illegitimate, from which the name of the Bâtard-Montrachet vineyard is derived.

Following the purchasing of numerous plots of land throughout the 19th century, the Bouchard family became the main owners of Chevalier-Montrachet, but above all the only estate with plots on the four terraces that make up the appellation. The array of terroirs, soils and sun exposures result in fine Chevalier-Montrachet wines.

The vinification and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand and are rigorously sorted before vinification. Pressing is carried out in two stages, evacuating the first juices followed by a 2-hour cyclical pressing. Aged for 12 to 13 months in French oak barrels (up to 15% new barrels depending on the vintage) in the Bastion cellars of the historic Château de Beaune.

The blend

Chardonnay (100%).

Bouchard Père & Fils’ Chevalier-Montrachet Grand cru Domaine 2020: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Nose

Floral and toasted fragrances on the nose.

Palate

The palate is very complex and reveals a great elegance throughout the tasting experience.

Cellaring

Enjoy today, this Burgundy wine can be kept in the cellar until around 2030 which will enable it to reveal its full range of aromas.

Food and wine pairing

This wine goes perfectly with fish served with a sauce, foie gras or elegant starters.

Service

For an optimal tasting experience, serve between 12°C and 14°C.