Bouchard Père & Fils : Beaune 1er cru "Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus" Domaine 2021

Luscious and elegant, featuring rose, sandalwood, wild strawberry, cherry and spice aromas and flavors. This red firms up as it builds to the long finish, with an aftertaste of fruit, savory and mineral accents. Best from 2026 through 2042. 100 cases imported.

This wine is among the most successful Beaune premier crus in 2021. The aromas begin with mulberry and cassis fruit with notes of earth, menthol, and smoke. Rich and substantial on the palate, it features a surprisingly full body, firm tannins, and rewarding length. The grapes are from the Bouchard monopole of nearly four hectares within Beaune Grèves. In 2021, 30% were fermented as whole clusters to ensure complexity and freshness. This should open well with a few years in bottle and age over the next two decades.

Here’s a deep and complex 2021 Beaune 1er Cru with layers of dark, earthy complexity as well as abundant red-fruit character and a touch of smoky oak. The serious tannin structure hits the turbo, driving the wine relentlessly forward across the ample palate. Excellent freshness, too. Sustainable. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.