Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune Premier Cru “Les Marconnets”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This fine vineyard in Beaune owes its name to the Germanic tribe of the Marcomans who, it appears, settled here in the 3rd. century AD. Bouchard Pere & Fils has owned vineyards here since 1791 and today harvests from 2.32 hectares situated at the northernmost point of the territory of Beaune.
- The layers of grey, marly chalk give this Premier Cru distinction, character, elegance and bouquet.
- The cellars of the Bastions of the ancient Chateau de Beaune offer natural ambient conditions that are perfectly adapted to ageing the Premiers Crus.
- This wine will age well for 7 to 70 years and more…
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: The harvest and sorting of the grapes is performed manually. Following total or partial destemming on the vintage, fermentation in small containers, gentle pressing ensure optimal vinification. Depending on the profile of the vintage, vatting lasts 7.5 to 20 days. It is matured for 12 to 14 months in French oak, with 30-40% new oak.
Tasting Notes: Fruit aromas combined with a musky note and a delicate oaky hint on the nose. Firm and well-built, this wine is both full-bodied and elegant, giving it all its personality. Good ageing potential.
PRESS
2019 – 92 Wine Spectator
2020 – 90-92 Wine Advocate
2021 – 90-92 Wine Advocate
2023 – 90-92 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Founded in 1731, Maison Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest wine merchant houses. Over the centuries, the House has been devoted to acquiring highly renowned parcels, in order to build a prestigious domaine: 130 hectares of Crus. The famed vineyards include: Beaune Grèves Vigne de L’Enfant Jésus, Chevalier-Montrachet, Montrachet, Corton, Corton-Charlemagne, Bonnes-Mares and Clos Vougeot to name a few. In 1995 this exceptional collection was purchased by Joseph Henriot, and is today part of Maisons & Domaines Henriot. Maison Bouchard Père & Fils has invested in the vine to bottle, the process is handled with meticulous care, to ensure the most faithful expression of each terroir. Installed since the beginning of the 19th century on the site of the ancient Châteaude Beaune, Maison Bouchard Père & Fils uses the underground galleries and bastions of this fortress built by LuisXI, 10 meters below ground, for the slow maturing of its wines under optimal conditions. Millions of bottles, including a rare collection of pre-phylloxera wines rest in the cellars today protected by 7 meter thick walls.