Reserve Coteaux Moines Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and vibrant acidity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled or pan-seared white fish, classic roasted chicken with herbs, and mild French cheeses such as young Comte or goat cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Founded in 1731, Bouchard Pere et Fils is one of Burgundy's oldest and most prestigious wine houses. The 'Reserve Coteaux Moines' Blanc is a historical tribute to the Benedictine and Cistercian monks who painstakingly mapped, classified, and cultivated the legendary terroirs of Burgundy during the Middle Ages. Crafted from 100% Chardonnay sourced from select vineyards, this cuvee represents a classic expression of regional white Burgundy. The winemaking process carefully balances tradition and modernity, utilizing partial aging in French oak barrels alongside stainless steel vats to preserve the bright, limestone-driven minerality while developing a delicate, creamy texture. The wine is celebrated for its harmonious profile of green apple, citrus blossom, and subtle toasted brioche notes.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in Beaune in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils stands as one of Burgundy's most venerable houses, headquartered within the historic fortress ramparts of the 15th-century Château de Beaune. Across centuries of dedicated plot acquisition, the estate developed an unparalleled patchwork of terroirs spanning classic limestone-clay slopes throughout the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Now under the stewardship of Artémis Domaines, the house has phased out third-party négociant volumes to focus purely on estate-grown holdings, completing full organic viticultural certification across its vines. Modern vinification takes place in the gravity-flow Cuverie Saint-Vincent in Savigny-lès-Beaune, where precise temperature management, gentle extraction, and judicious French oak aging highlight transparent site expression. Celebrated benchmarks include the historic Beaune Premier Cru Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus, the monopole Beaune Premier Cru Clos de la Mousse, Beaune du Château, and crystalline expressions of Chevalier-Montrachet and Meursault.