2015 Beaune du Chateau 1er Cru Blanc
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Bright, light yellow. Expressive scents of apple, pear, lemon drop, spices and flowers. Plump and round but a bit blurry in the middle palate, with its orchard fruit and floral flavors joined by a distinct menthol element. Finishes with a bit of a burn but also decent length and firmness. This wine actually says 14.5% alcohol on the bottle, the highest of these 2015s.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2015 Beaune 1er Cru du Château Blanc was picked 2 and 3 September when the skins attained a golden color, and underwent the length and intensity of pressing compared to previous vintages. I found the nose rather distant, missing a personality that can be easily defined. The palate is better with fresh peach, nectarine and dried honey notes, the acidity nicely judged with tropical hints towards the finish. If the aromatics just manifest something to say, then this will be a fine Beaune Blanc...so maybe afford it 3-4 years bottle age and hopefully it will gain more personality.
Subtle but expressive nose melds apple, pear, dried stone fruits, citrus peel, spices and flowers. Suave, plump and fine-grained, with just enough acidity to maintain balance and vitality. This is the highest in alcohol of the Bouchard 2015s along with the Beaune Clos Saint-Landry, at 14%. With a lot of baby fat, it's a bit warm and blurry on the back end. Like a number of his colleagues, Weber reduced his percentage of new wood for the richest, highest-alcohol cuvées in 2015, particular his Beaune wines.
Subtle but expressive nose melds apple, pear, dried stone fruits, citrus peel, spices and flowers. Suave, plump and fine-grained, with just enough acidity to maintain balance and vitality. This is the highest in alcohol of the Bouchard 2015s along with the Beaune Clos Saint-Landry, at 14%. With a lot of baby fat, it's a bit warm and blurry on the back end. Like a number of his colleagues, Weber reduced his percentage of new wood for the richest, highest-alcohol cuvées in 2015, particular his Beaune wines. Sep 2016, www.vinous.com
About the producer
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most established wine producers. Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, it is the largest vineyard owner in the Côte d’Or with 130 hectares of vines.