COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Bouchard Père et Fils
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Beaune Clos de la Mousse Premier Cru from Bouchard Père et Fils is a red wine from Burgundy, France, made from Pinot Noir. The vineyard, Clos de la Mousse, is a monopole exclusively owned by Bouchard Père et Fils, with historical traces dating back to 1220. The estate has consolidated ownership of this site since 1872. The 2020 vintage was characterized by a warm and dry growing season, resulting in an early harvest and concentrated fruit.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€88
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard wall and a small house from the original Clos de la Mousse are still visible today.
Fact 02
Clos de la Mousse has been exclusively owned by Bouchard Père et Fils since 1872.
Fact 03
The 2020 harvest began on August 19th, the earliest recorded since 1731.
Fact 04
Vineyard yields in 2020 were low, around 28 hl/ha, due to less juice in the berries.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Beaune Clos de la Mousse Premier Cru begins with hand-harvested grapes. A cold maceration is performed for a few days, followed by vatting for 10-15 days with punchings of the cap. An infusion maceration concludes the process. Malolactic fermentation is relatively quick. The wine is then aged for 16 to 20 months in French oak barrels, with 30-40% new oak. Yields for the 2020 vintage were around 28 hl/ha.
