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1996 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus
Pinot Noir
- France
- Burgundy
- Côte de Beaune
- Beaune 1er Cru
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Community Tasting Notes 33
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gregg g wrote:
January 18, 2023 - Pours a dark crimson with no noticeable bricking or faded meniscus. Starts off with a clear menthol scent that thankfully receded. What emerges is wonderfully complex aromas. Layers of flavors and aromas emerge. Black cherry, pine needles, slightly smoky and herbal. This has structure for days. The acidity has always been prominent in this wine but it's finally starting to integrate. Tannins are firm but not intruding. What a wine and a joy to drink. I will drink my 2 remaining bottles in the next 5 yrs.
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noir Likes this wine: 89 points
December 12, 2022 - Still holding well. Better with food.
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Nothung Likes this wine: 90 points
April 17, 2021 - Definitely fading. Not as good as the bottle a couple of years ago, but still elegant.
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Jammy Wine wrote: 88 points
August 19, 2020 - Mature l’Enfant Jesus are very enjoyable. This 1996 l’Enfant Jesus is at its peak. Showing beautiful dark berries and earthy note. Blackberries, truffles and mushroom. Lacy and robust with a rich backbone. Great concentration and resolved tannins. (88/100)
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RayOB wrote: 91 points
August 12, 2020 - Drank at 67
Fully mature with a wonderful nose and palate. You have to love Enfant Jesus1 person found this helpful Comment
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By John Gilman
Sep/Oct 2006, Issue #5, The Beauty of Beaune: Report on Joseph Drouhin’s Clos des Mouches, Louis Jadot’s Clos des Ursules, and a Host of Others(Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune “Grèves” l’Enfant Jésus) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
6/12/2007 (link) 89 points(Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus) Medium red color; nice spicy, rich cherry and raspberry nose with a Balsamic note; tasty, concentrated tart cherry with rosehips, good acidity; medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type Red
- Producer Bouchard Père et Fils
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus
- Vineyard Grèves
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion Côte de Beaune
- Appellation Beaune 1er Cru
- UPC Codes 081753058845, 081753058869
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (2%)
- In Cellars 171 (48%)
- Consumed 180 (50%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerBouchard Père et Fils
- VarietyPinot Noir
- DesignationVigne de L'Enfant Jesus
- VineyardGrèves
- CountryFrance
- RegionBurgundy
- SubRegionCôte de Beaune
- AppellationBeaune 1er Cru
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- CountryFrance
- RegionBurgundy
- SubRegionCôte de Beaune
- AppellationBeaune 1er Cru