Bouchard Père & Fils, Volnay Clos des Chenes, Premier Cru, Burgundy, France, 2018

Overview of the Wine
Founded in 1731 in Beaune by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils, is one of the oldest wine estates in Burgundy, perpetuating tradition for nearly 3 centuries and 9 generations.

In 1775, Joseph Bouchard acquired his first vineyards in Volnay in the famous “Les Caillerets” climat and started to develop the family’s vineyard holdings.

During the French Revolution, property belonging to the clergy and nobility was confiscated and put up for sale. Joseph’s son, Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard, seized the opportunity to extend the family’s vineyard holdings in Beaune including the famous “Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jesus.”

This desire to build up an exceptional estate in Côte d’Or endured through the generations and acquisitions in the best Villages were added throughout the 19th century and again in the early 20th century.

Bouchard Père et Fils has been owned by the Maison de Champagne Henriot since 1995, and is currently headed by Christophe Bouchard, who has, in a few years, given a new lease of life to the expression of the estate's vineyards, and a coherence without false note to the trading activity that complements.

Organic

Winemaker
Christophe Bouchard

Grape / Blend
Pinot Noir

Origin
Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Winemaker Notes
It combines richness and generosity, without losing anything of the elegance and finesse of Volnay. Rich and concentrated fleshy fruit. Very good ageing potential.

92 Points - VertdeVin
The nose is fruity, and elegant and offers a nice brightness of fruit as well as harmony.

Product size: 750ml