2011 Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune du Château Rouge 1er Cru
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Tasting notes
Fragrant and floral with delicate red fruit and crisp acid. Finishes briefly but with a good earthyiness and a soft, rounded palate. (RH)
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
More reviews and scores
Eight to 12 months in barrel, up to 15% new. Creamy and delicate on the nose, hint of oak. Pretty dilute on the palate. (JH)
Good full, deep red. Deep black cherry, licorice, gingerbread, leather and earth on the nose, lifted by a whiff of orange zest. Ripe, lush and fine-grained; more accessible today than the Monthelie wines. Musky redcurrant and spice flavors are supported by decent ripe acidity. Finishes broad but not at all dry, with an enticing return of fruit and good lift.
A pungent nose of freshly grated citrus rind, grapefruit and white flowers gives way to cool, pure and restrained medium weight flavors that offer just enough complexity to be interesting on the clean and inviting finish. This should drink well immediately but also be capable of rewarding a few years of cellar time too if desired. Tasted: Jun 11, 2013. Drink: 2015+
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.