Beaune Grèves Enfant Jésus Bouchard Père et Fils

Classification: PREMIER CRU - Côte de Beaune - Red 
 
Grape varieties: Pinot Noir

Localisation: Beaune - Côte de Beaune - Côte d'Or
 
Bouchard Père & Fils Domain area: 3,92 hectares

Land: Argilo-calcaire très graveleux, presque sableux

Working the vines : This parcel is tended by a vine-grower who takes care of the vineyard up to the harvest. Working with the cycle of nature, he enables the terroir to fully express its nuances from vintage to vintage.

Vinification and maturing : Following hand picking in small cases, ruthless sorting of the grapes, total or partial destemming depending on the vintage, and fermentation in small containers, gentle pressing ensures optimal vinification. Depending on the profile of the vintage, vatting lasts 12 to 15 days before maturing is carried out for 10 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with 60 to 85% new barrels.

General wine notes: Superb fruit and spice aromas with an oaky note. Intense, full and yet delicate on the palate, the wine has a charming velvetiness. Very good ageing potential. 
 
Food-wine suggestions: Game birds - Fattened chicken in cream sauce - Burgundian cheeses 
 
Service: Between 17°C to 18°C