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Since its foundations in 1731, Bouchard Pere et Fils has put together an exceptional vineyard holding along the Cote d'Or. The fact that the firm owns land in some of the most prestigious of Burgundy;s terroirs, makes its objectives an obligation: constant progress towards perfection. A great wine demands time and utmost care at every step in its production. This is why the firm calls upon the most suitable equipment (such as the new winery, inaugurated in 2005) and a team that shares the highest standards in terms of craftsmanship and creativity.
6 wines from the excellent 2012 vintage beautifully presented to represent the Beaune selection of Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils. Included is their top Premier Cru Vigne de L'enfant Jesus.

Beaune Marconnets Premier Cru 2012
Vivino | Vivino 4.1
Fruit aromas combined with a musky note and a delicate okay hint on the nose. Firm and well-built, this wine is both full-bodied and elegant, giving it all its personality. Good ageing potential.

Beaune Avaux Premier Cru 2012
Very impressive, this offers pure, almost translucent fruit quality on the nose. Bright cassis and cherry fruit aromas mingle with delicate notes of vanilla and clove. On the palate, pure red fruits meld with deeper, darker tones and delicate tannins. This is a delicious wine for those who love elegant Pinot Noir made with flair and passion.

Beaune Teurons Premier Cru 2012
The Wine Advocate | RP 87-89
The 2012 Beaune 1er Cru Les Teurons comes from two conjoining parcels, when lending mineralite and the other the richness. It sees around 25% new oak. It has a perfumed bouquet with mulberry and raspberry notes that is rounded and smooth, the oak needing a few more months to fully integrate. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth entry. This feels very harmonious with no hard edges and glides toward the soft landing on the finish. Perhaps it needs a little more tension, but you could imagine finishing a bottle sooner than you think.

Vingne de L'Enfant Jesus Premier Cru 2012
The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vignes de l'Enfant Jesus has a crisp, tensile bouquet that seems to show more freshness and vitality than its peers. There are bright red cherries mixed with damson and citrus fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and well judged acidity. The oak is well integrated and there is plenty of freshness and tension on the finish. This is one of the best Beaune Grèves of the vintage.

Beaune Clos de le Mousse Premier Cru 2012
The Wine Advocate | RP 89-91
The 2012 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de la Mousse (not Mouche!) is a monopole located toward Pommard where the soils are very shallow, around 25mm deep. The vines here are planted north to south rather than the orthodox east to west. It has very good definition on the nose with scents of mulberry and marmalade, floral scents emerging later. The palate is medium-bodied, lively and vigorous, hints of orange zest and marmalade once again infusing the red berry fruit. The tannins are fine and lithe with good delineation on the vibrant finish. This is very fine.

Beaune 2012
Bouchard Pere et Fils Cote de Beaune Villages is a pleasantly balanced wine. On the nose, overflowing with red fruit. On the palate, the wine is pleasantly delicate. Should be drunk in its youth to enjoy its freshness