Lot presentation

Volnay 1er Cru En Chevret Bouchard Père & Fils 2021

The wine

Nestled along the emblematic village of Meursault, the Pinot Noir vines grow on the clay-limestone soil, made up of a limestone subsoil and enjoying the benefits of its south-east orientation. After hand-harvesting using small 13kg baskets, the grapes undergo low-intervention vinification. Partially destemmed, they are left to ferment in small containers before being delicately pressed. This fermentation period in vats lasts between 15 and 20 days to allow the fruits to express all their flavours. Finally, the cuvée is aged in 30-40% new French oak barrels before being bottled.
The elegant, bright colour is enhanced by an intense bouquet, revealing aromas of fresh red fruits. On the palate, the wine has a wonderful balance between delicious fruits and silky tannins, leading to a smooth and flavourful finish. This cuvée can be left to mature for seven to ten years.

About the Producer Bouchard Père & Fils (domaine)

Created in 1731, the Maison Bouchard Père et Fils has had throughout its history one of the most beautiful wine estates in Burgundy due to regular purchases of vines in the best terroirs. In 1811, "Bouchard Père et Fils" was officially established. Purchases were made throughout the 19th century after which, in the 20th century, the Bouchards concentrated more on running their domain than extending it. From 1969 the purchasing policy was renewed. In 1995 the Bouchard family passed on the torch to another historical family from the Champagne area: the House of Champagne Henriot. The new team took things in hand at the vineyard and completely rejuvenated the house and the wine styles. Since then, its popularity has continued to rise and it is now considered one of the best wine merchants in Burgundy; a number of its wines have been rated alongside some of the best in history. The vineyards are managed by Thomas Seiter, who became the new general director in 2018. The vineyards count 130 hectares (and as much again in grape purchases), 12 hectares of which are Grands Crus and 74 hectares Premier Crus. With nearly 50 hectares divided between 23 climats, Bouchard Père et Fils has been the biggest owner in Beaune Premier Cru for several generations.

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