2021 Beaune du Chateau 1er Cru Rouge
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An intense sage aroma is married to bright red berry fruit - redcurrant, raspberry and cranberry - plus a healthy dose of well-crafted tannins on the medium-bodied palate. Good length with some interesting savory character at the finish. Just about drinkable now, but a bit more time in bottle would help. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
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Neal Martin
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2021 Beaune du Château 1er Cru is delineated yet backward and a bit sultry on the nose despite coaxing. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiselled, pliant tannins. Not the most complex Beaune in the "box", yet approachable, quite pure with a judicious sprinkling of white pepper on the finish.
Bursting with aromas of raspberries, sweet spices and deep soil tones, the 2021 Beaune 1er Cru du Château is medium-bodied, ample and charming, with lively acids, melting tannins and a saline finish. This high-quality, comparatively accessible bottling is always reliable, though I confess I'd love to see some of the great parcels that go into it as standalone cuvées.
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.