Chardonnay Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and vibrant acidity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled white fish, roasted chicken with herbs, and creamy pasta dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Founded in 1731, Bouchard Pere et Fils is one of Burgundy's oldest and most prestigious wine estates, headquartered in the historic Chateau de Beaune. The Chardonnay Reserve represents a masterful curation of fruit sourced from select vineyards across the Burgundy region, capturing the quintessential elegance of the appellation. This cuvee is crafted to express the pure, vibrant character of the Chardonnay grape, balancing bright citrus and stone fruit notes with a delicate touch of French oak aging. The winemaking team utilizes a combination of stainless steel vats to preserve fresh minerality and oak barrels to impart a subtle, creamy texture, paying homage to centuries of Burgundian tradition.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most revered wine houses, headquartered at the historic 15th-century Château de Beaune. Over nearly three centuries of meticulous acquisition, the estate assembled an extraordinary mosaic of vineyards spanning roughly 130 hectares across the Côte d'Or, notably including prestigious Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels. The house is dedicated to parcel-by-parcel vinification and careful oak aging within its subterranean fortress cellars, highlighting the subtle nuances of individual climats. World-renowned for its elegance, structure, and terroir transparency, Bouchard Père & Fils produces celebrated Pinot Noir benchmarks such as the iconic Beaune Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus alongside legendary Chardonnay masterworks from Corton-Charlemagne and Chevalier-Montrachet.