Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, Chambolle Musigny
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Tasting Notes
Renowned and respected as one of the finest producers in Burgundy, Bouchard Père et Fils has truly become an institution, known for the exceptional quality of their wines and the diversity of its many vineyards.
Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père et Fils has built up an estate of 130ha and, collectively, is the largest owner of Grand Crus (12ha) and Premier Crus (74ha) across the Côte d’Or Bouchard Père et Fils represents almost one hundred ‘climats’ or uniquely diverse vineyards, including prestigious monopoles such as ‘Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus’ and ‘Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte’.
Known as a concentrated and very ageable wine with a very fine-grained, rather soft profile, living up to the description of the character of the commune's wines as "Côte de Nuits' Volnay". Refined and deep fruit, aged 12-14 months in oak. 40-50% new casks testify to the high substance of the fruit.
Deep and delicate bouquet of small red fruits, sweet spices and moka. Racy and smooth to
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity