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“Another terrific vintage chez Bouchard...” - William Kelley, Wine Advocate
From “the most underrated commune in the Côte D’Or” according to Neal Martin of Vinous, the refined 92-point 2019 Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune 1er Cru du Chateau is a can’t-miss for Burgundy collectors seeking outstanding value, revealing fragrant ripe red fruit hinting of earthy spice with smooth tannins on a long, velvety finish, conveyed in perfect provenance to enjoy over the next decade and affordably priced for stocking the cellar.
Produced at Bouchard since 1907, the 2019 Beaune 1er Cru du Chateau was sourced from 26 hectares of organically farmed estate vineyards across 17 parcels in the Beaune premier cru planted in a range of pebble and marl limestone soils that reflect the region’s varied terroir, each of the individual parcels ranging from Savigny-lès-Beaune to its border with Pommard fermented separately. Crafted by Bouchard's renowned long-time cellar master Frederic Weber, the beautifully balanced 2019 Beaune 1er Cru Du Chateau was aged for 14 months in around 30% new French oak, yielding a delicious and “remarkably accessible bottling” according to Wine Advocate’s William Kelley with elegant, harmonious tannins promising another decade of enjoyment.
Declared "the finest Beaune du Chateau for some time" by William Kelley, the 2019 offers the exquisite balance of vibrant, silky fruit, and rich complexity that calls Burgundy lovers back for another sip, a delicious, cellar-worthy expression of its terroir, well-priced to reach for often whenever a taste of the Côte de Beaune beckons. |