Reserve Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted chicken, grilled salmon, charcuterie and mild cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
The Bourgogne Réserve Rouge from Bouchard Père & Fils is a masterful introduction to the Pinot Noir of Burgundy, crafted to showcase the elegant, fruit-forward character of the region. Sourced from selected vineyards across the Côte d'Or and Côte Chalonnaise, this cuvée benefits from the same meticulous attention to detail as the house's grandest crus. The grapes are harvested by hand and aged in a combination of stainless steel and French oak barrels to preserve the vibrant red fruit aromas while adding a subtle structure. This wine represents the democratic spirit of Burgundy, offering a historical bridge to the legendary cellars of the Château de Beaune in an accessible, beautifully balanced style.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
12.5% - 13%