COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Bouchard Père & Fils
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Beaune du Château 1er Cru Rouge is a distinctive cuvée from Bouchard Père & Fils, a historic Burgundy estate founded in 1731. This wine is unique as it is a blend sourced from 17 different Premier Cru vineyards within the Beaune appellation, offering a broad representation of the terroir. The estate is committed to responsible viticulture, with a goal of organic certification. The Beaune region, situated in the Côte de Beaune, is celebrated for producing classic Pinot Noir wines. The 2020 vintage was warm, resulting in concentrated fruit profiles.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A cuvée from 17 different Beaune Premier Cru parcels.
Fact 02
Vineyards are old, with yields as low as 20 hl/ha in 2020.
Fact 03
Aged in cellars within the ancient Château de Beaune.
Fact 04
Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy's oldest estates (est. 1731).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Beaune 1er Cru begins with hand-harvested grapes, with 80% of the stems removed. Fermentation occurs in small vats over 15-18 days, followed by gentle pressing. The wine then undergoes aging for 12-14 months in French oak barrels, with 20-35% of the barrels being new. This maturation takes place in the historic cellars of the Château de Beaune. The estate has been committed to responsible viticulture since 2009 and is working towards organic certification.
