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Bouchard Père & Fils - Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus 1er Cru Domaine 2011

Beaune Grèves 1er Cru|Red wine

4.7/5 (11 customers)

94/100

Wine Enthusiast

16/20

Jancis Robinson

16/20

RVF

18,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

Wine Spectator

“A magnificent, delicate texture, aromatic brilliance, smooth and refined, not overpowering, very subtle, long, brilliant, and exceptionally elegant” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2014). A Beaune with a superb bouquet evoking aromas of fruit and spices, complemented by a hint of oak. Intense, full-bodied, and delicate on the palate, it possesses an enchanting velvety texture.

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Estate

Bouchard Père et Fils

Vintage

1er Cru Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus

Vintage

2011

Designation

Beaune Grèves 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

clay-limestone soil with a fair amount of gravel, almost sandy, east/southeast-facing

Viticulture

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

Grape Harvest

manually loaded into small crates

Winemaking

Fermentation in small containers and gentle pressing ensure optimal winemaking

Livestock farming

Aged for 8 to 13 months in French oak barrels, with 20 to 60% new barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

Garnet dress, with brown and mauve highlights

Nose

a superb bouquet with notes of fruit and spice, complemented by a hint of oak

Palate

Intense, full-bodied, and delicate on the palate, it has an enchanting velvety texture. Excellent aging potential

Serve

decant at 16-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Serve with game birds, cream-braised chicken, or a cheese platter (Burgundy cheeses!)...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated wine (2014 guide) 18.5/20 (Wine of exceptional quality)

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

About the wine:

A wine of magnificent, delicate texture and aromatic brilliance, characterized by smoothness and refinement; not overpowering, very subtle, long-lasting, brilliant, and exceptionally elegant.

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

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2014 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

Les Vignes de l'Enfant Jésus is a wine of great distinction; we love its vitality and refined style.

Wine Spectator

Wine rated 92/100 (Exceptional wine)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2014 guide) 94/100

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 16/20

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

Customer rating

4.7/5

based on 11 reviews