Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils : Beaune 1er cru "Les Vignes Franches" 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Beaune 1er Cru "Les Vignes Franches" 2024 from Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils

Food and Wine Pairing

This wine is an ideal match for roasted or grilled meats, such as a fine cut of beef. It also pairs wonderfully with poultry in sauce, such as a traditional fricassée, or with flavourful dishes featuring mushrooms.

Serving and Ageing

To fully appreciate the Beaune 1er Cru "Les Vignes Franches" 2024, it is best served at a temperature between 16 and 17°C. With its fine structure, this French red wine has the ageing potential to develop gracefully in the cellar for around six years, until approximately 2030.

The Elegance of a Great Pinot Noir from the Côte de Beaune

The Estate

Based in Meursault, in the heart of Burgundy, Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils is the fruit of a family heritage spanning seven generations. Although the family has been growing vines for a long time, the current estate was officially founded in 1971 by Michel Bouzereau. His son Jean-Baptiste Bouzereau has been at the helm since 1999. Covering around 12.5 hectares, the estate stands out for its soil-friendly viticulture inspired by biodynamics, and produces wines renowned for their precision and faithful expression of terroir.

The Vineyard

The climat from which this cuvée comes lies in the south of the village of Beaune. The plot, which covers roughly half a hectare, sits on a south-facing slope at an average altitude of 240 metres. The vines, over 60 years old, thrive on well-drained clay-limestone soils. The vineyard is farmed using environmentally friendly methods, with no chemical herbicides, regular soil cultivation and biodynamically inspired practices that preserve the vitality of the vines.

Vinification and Ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand to preserve the integrity of the berries. The vinification of the Beaune 1er Cru "Les Vignes Franches" 2024 is traditional and minimally interventionist, with carefully controlled extraction in vats. The wine is then aged for one year in oak barrels, around 30% of which are new. Finally, a four-month rest in vats completes the blend before bottling.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.