Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus 2021

One of the iconic wines of Bouchard Père et Fils. In the smell spicy tones and rich in fruit. Also clear influences of the wood storage. In the taste complex and mineral with fine delicate tannins.

Appellation Beaune 1er Cru

Grape variety pinot noir

Style Rich & Exuberant

Format 750 ml

Available

€212.90*

The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
Bouchard Père et Fils	France	Bourgogne - Côte de Beaune

About the winemaker Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père et Fils is one of the oldest wineries in Burgundy. A winery with a long history and an impressive acreage of vineyards. With 130 hectares of its own vineyards spread over 12 Grand Cru's and 74(!) premier cru's among others, winemaker Frédéric Weber has access to a unique terroir. As of the 2020 vintage, the vineyards are in conversion to organic viticulture and with this, the winery is sending a great signal in the Burgundy wine region. Many vineyards were already farmed organically, but the certification will follow in 2024. Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Chevalier-Montrachet, Beaune Grèves Vignes de l'Enfant Jésus, Bonnes-Mares, Meursault Perrières are some of the prestigious vineyards that belong to the vineyard estate.

Vineyard management Practising organics

Details

Vineyard	The name of this vineyard refers to an old story about a nun who predicted the birth of the child of Louis the 14^e. When the vineyards were sold in the 18th century, the Bouchard family acquired this monopole in the heart of the premier cru Beaune Grèves. In total the vineyard is 3.92 hectares and the soil consists mainly of limestone, pebbles, sand and clay.
Vinification	After a manual harvest in 13 kilo crates, a manual selection follows. Depending on the vintage, the grapes are completely or partially destemmed. Fermentation takes about 15-20 days. The wine is matured in 225-litre oak barrels, of which 30-50% are new. The wine stays 12-14 months in oak, depending on the vintage.
Vintage	2021
Oak aging	Yes
Ageing potential	10 years and more after harvest
Alcohol percentage	13%
Closure	Natural cork