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One of the biggest shake-ups in the Burgundy landscape took place earlier this year, and now collectors have a new name to add to their shortlist of must-haves. With announcement earlier this spring that Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils had been sold to Artemis Domaines, the follow on announcement was that all of Bouchard's most prized domaine holdings would be bottled under a new label, Vignobles des Cabottes. With the exceptionally talented Frederic Weber now focusing only on the Cabottes wines, this is set to be new benchmark name in collectible Burgundy, with glowing critical acclaim across the board to prove it. In other words, same outstanding Bouchard class, just a new name on the bottle.
Weber leveraged the excellent 2023 vintage to craft another stellar range of wines. Naturally, the highlights include the three reference-point Grands Crus on offer today. The double 96-point 2023 Corton Le Corton Grand Cru is a top-tier expression of the domaine's famous parcel, a "beautifully defined" example that's already "singing." The 2023 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is "an old school Chevy that is really quite stunning," according to Allen Meadows, who tagged it with his rare Don't Miss! designation, while Neal Martin confidently proclaims, "Decades of pleasure await." Finally, the crown-jewel 2023 Montrachet Grand Cru is an apex white Burgundy collectible and another Don't Miss! wine per Meadows. Massive scores from Jasper Morris, Neal Martin, William Kelley, and James Suckling put additional emphasis on the supreme pedigree of this iconic cuvée.
The 1ers Crus are no less intriguing, with Bouchard's famed expressions hitting the mark big time under their new label. The 2023 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus is "again among the appellation's top wines" as it displays the hallmark "excellent depth and precision" that this cuvée is known for. The 2023 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot is "gorgeously perfumed, very Volnay" per Jasper Morris, with "a suave, seamless profile" as noted by Wine Advocate's William Kelley. In addition, keen-eyed buyers will spot a few razor-sharp overachievers, led by the 94-point 2023 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru Les Lavieres, a "delight" according to Decanter. The 2023 Meursault Les Clous showcase "a classy bouquet, offering elegance weight and sunshine together, a really fine balance, with a lingering finish," as described by Jasper Morris.
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Subtle, minerally and precise nose of lemon zest, sliced apples and stones. Calculated and precise, with a medium to full body and a mouthwatering finish. Slightly saline at the end. Drink from 2028.
95 points, Zekun Shuai, James Suckling (Jun 2026)
Tasted twice with consistent results, the Genevrières from Bouchard offers aromas of ripe apple, quince, and apricot touched with gingery spice and a saline mineral quality. The texture of the wine was dense and rich, but there was a surprising amount of racy acidity. Bouchard has reorganised their holdings in Genevrières; the grapes are now from two domaine-owned parcels totalling 1.85ha; they are gently pressed as whole clusters and fermented and aged over two winters in cask (25% new).
95 points, Charles Curtis, Decanter (Nov 2024)
Mid lemon in colour. The bouquet offers the lifted tingling fresh herb aspect of Genevrières which we know and love. There is no shortage of fruit on the palate, without undue flesh. A really fine-boned example. Bouchard, and so now Domaine des Cabottes, have an excellent track record with this vineyard. Drink from 2029-2038.
95 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (Apr 2026)
The 2023 Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières is excellent, mingling aromas of pear and apple with hints of clear honey, white flowers, toasted nuts and buttery pastry. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and seamless, it's layered and lively, concluding with chalky grip on the finish.
93-95 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Jan 2025)
The 2023 Meursault Les Genevrières 1er Cru takes a few swirls of the glass to open: pressed white flowers, dandelion, hints of lanolin in the background. Perhaps it just needs to muster more terroir expression? That is a minor quibble. The palate is well balanced with a silver bead of acidity. Elegant in style, very pure fruit with a simmering underlying bitter edge that draws you back for more. Can I use "yummy" in a tasting note? Looks like I just have.
93 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jan 2026)
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