Beaune Premier Cru, Les Cents Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar well beyond this.
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roasted duck, coq au vin, wild mushroom risotto
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Bouchard Père & Fils holds an unparalleled heritage in the Côte de Beaune, particularly within the Beaune Premier Cru appellation where they are the largest landowner. Their Premier Cru red wines, crafted from historic climats such as Clos de la Mousse and Les Teurons, represent the epitome of classic elegant Pinot Noir. These vineyards feature complex clay-limestone soils that impart both structure and minerality. In the cellar, the grapes undergo meticulous sorting, partial or total destemming, and fermentation in open-top fermenters before aging for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels within the ancient, cool subterranean cellars of the Château de Beaune. This traditional process yields wines celebrated for their bright red fruit aromas, refined tannins, and a subtle earthy complexity that deepens with age.
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Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard in Beaune, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy's oldest and most illustrious wine estates. Over the centuries, the house has meticulously assembled a spectacular domain in the Côte d'Or, headquartered in the historic 15th-century Château de Beaune, where wines age to perfection in subterranean fortress cellars. Renowned for its precise, terroir-driven philosophy, the estate crafts exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that capture the purest expressions of their climats. Among their most legendary offerings is the iconic Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus, a signature red celebrated worldwide for its elegance and complexity.