Bouchard Père & Fils - Clos Vougeot Domaine 2017
17,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
94/100
Decanter
93-94/100
James Suckling
90-93/100
Robert Parker
“A wine from the upper part of the vineyard in this vintage—refined and complex, perfectly representative of the upper section of the vineyard, with a texture similar to that of a great Echezeaux; however, in this vintage, the best Côte de Beaune wines have more charm and equal aging potential.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide) A renowned Grand Cru, Clos Vougeot dates back to 1110, when Cistercian monks began receiving land donations from the village of Vougeot, which they quickly transformed into vineyard plots and retained until the Revolution. Today, approximately 80 owners share this prestigious 50-hectare clos. A historic cru.
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Eye
Ruby-colored dress
Nose
A complex bouquet of red and black berries, complemented by a hint of spice
Palate
Strikingly elegant on the palate, it blends finesse and character in perfect harmony. A great wine for aging.
Serve
Serve in a decanter at 16–17°C if aeration is needed
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2030+
Guard
10 years and older
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs perfectly with roasted or sauced red meats, game birds, and medium-flavored cheeses
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17.5/20 (Benchmark wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
This vintage comes from the upper vineyard; it is refined and complex, perfectly embodying the character of the upper part of the vineyard, with a texture similar to that of a Grand Echezeaux. However, in this vintage, the best Côte de Beaune wines have more charm and the same aging potential.
About the estate:
From Cazetiers to Bouzeron, this major Beaune 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 viticultural heritage enables Frédéric Weber, a talented winemaker formerly in charge of Château de Poncié, to produce approximately 600,000 bottles out of the total three million units produced here each year; the majority of production comes from purchased grapes for the great 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.
Decanter
Wine rated 94/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90–93/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is not available from the Bouchard estates in the upper part of the Clos, as their lower plots are currently being replanted. The wine reveals notes of sweet blackcurrant, wild berries, incense, rich soil, and smoky new oak, followed by a medium- to full-bodied palate that is ample and layered, displaying good depth and dimension. Vinified with about 50% whole clusters, this is a very promising release that will likely fly under the radar.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93-94/100
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
It has sumptuous aromas of violets, flowers, and blueberries that linger on the palate, accompanied by a deep layer of ripe, round tannins. The finish is long and velvety. This wine displays great power and maturity. Try it starting in 2022.
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