Bouchard Père & Fils - Beaune du Château 1er Cru Red, Estate 2021

Bouchard Père & Fils - Beaune du Château 1er Cru rouge Domaine 2021

Beaune 1er Cru|Red wine

4.2/5 (5 customers)

90/100

James Suckling

89-91/100

Robert Parker

Pinot Noir

delicious

character

velvet

1er cru

"The quintessential Beaune Premier Cru—an intense, velvety Pinot Noir worth discovering!"

“An intense aroma of sage blends with vibrant red fruits—redcurrant, raspberry, and cranberry—along with a solid dose of well-structured tannins on the medium-bodied palate. Good length and an interesting, savory character on the finish. Ready to drink now, but a little more time in the bottle would be beneficial. Best from 2025. ” (James Suckling 2023)

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Estate

Bouchard Père et Fils

Vintage

1er Cru Beaune du Château

Vintage

2021

Designation

Beaune 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Chalky, marly, and stony soils; east/southeast to south/southeast exposure

Viticulture

Soil cultivation and targeted interventions to ensure optimal plant health throughout the year

Grape Harvest

Manuals in small boxes

Winemaking

Fermentation in small containers, gentle pressing

Livestock farming

12 to 14 months in French oak barrels (25–35% of which are new)

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

A lovely deep ruby-garnet color

Nose

Reveals a delicate, highly fragrant bouquet

Palate

Harmonious and well-proportioned

Serve

Decant at 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2033

Food and wine pairings

Perfect with meats in white sauce, poultry...

More information at Bouchard Père et Fils

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

From Cazetiers to Bouzeron, this major Beaune-based wine merchant, founded in 1731, owns more than 142 plots spanning 130 hectares of vineyards, including 73 hectares of Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. This first-rate wine-growing heritage allows Frédéric Weber, a talented winemaker previously in charge of Château de Poncié, to produce approximately 600,000 bottles out of the total three million units produced here each year, with the majority of production coming from purchased grapes for the grand reds and from carefully selected musts for the whites other than those from the estate. Impressive success with both whites and reds in recent vintages.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated wine (2023 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Bursting with aromas of raspberry, sweet spices, and earthy notes, the Château’s 2021 Beaune 1er Cru is medium-bodied, full-flavored, and charming, with lively acidity, well-integrated tannins, and a mineral-driven finish. This high-quality, relatively accessible blend is always reliable, though I must admit I would like to see some of the great plots that make it up released as separate cuvées.

Jancis Robinson

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

An intense aroma of sage blends with vibrant red fruits—redcurrant, raspberry, and cranberry—along with a solid dose of well-structured tannins on the medium-bodied palate. It has good length and an interesting, savory character on the finish. Ready to drink now, but a little more time in the bottle would be beneficial. Best from 2025.

Customer rating

4.2/5

based on 5 reviews