(Bouchard Père & Fils, Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus, Pinot Noir / Pinot Nero, Beaune, 1er Cru Grèves, Burgundy, France, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
By Stephen Tanzer The Glorious 1999 Red Burgundies (Mar 2018), 3/18/2018, (See more on Vinous...)
(Bouchard Père Et Fils Beaune Grèves Vigne De L'enfant Jésus 1er Cru Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
(Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus) The colour is not fading a jot. The nose has a wide layer of high-toned fruit that covers a few bready notes and a tight core of fruit that bodes well for the future. The fruit is a little riper and plumper than the 2001 but the tannins are a little less fine. This is super wine and has the same personality as the 2001, but it's dressed in jeans whereas the 2001 is dressed for dinner. The nose just grows and grows so decant if you're going to drink now.
(Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus) This vineyard is at the the centre of Les Grèves. Originally gifted to the Carmelite order it took its name at that time. Confiscated from the church during the revolution, the Bouchards were able to purchase the vineyard when it was subsequently sold by the state in 1791. This is perhaps the most renowned of the BP&F vineyards. The nose is reticent, but sweet black cherry fruit comes through. Whilst the tannin is still evident, this has a much silkier feel than the last wine. Good acidity, a wine with lots of flesh too. The finish lasts well. A really lovely wine.
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By Neal Martin
(Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune Les Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus 1er Cru Red) Login and sign up and see review text.Myth Over Matter: Mature Burgundy 1920-2019 (Mar 2023), 3/1/2023, (See more on Vinous...)