BOUCHARD PÈRE et FILS BEAUNE 1er CRU BEAUNE du CHÂTEAU BLANC 2022

Elegant with citrus and minerals, this special cuvee has been released by Bouchard since 1907. It is a blend of top 1er Cru sites all vinified separately, then crafted as a true portrait of this most classic Chardonnay terroir. Such quality sources allow the concentration and ripeness to benefit from 9-10 months in oak, a small portion of which is new. At this price a harmonious and complete wine, and very serious value.

93/100 Charles Curtis MW, Decanter UK (2022 Vintage)
"The golden-hued Beaune du Château white from 2022 surprises on the initial attack with lemon peel and grapefruit aromas; with time, warmer notes of apricot and quince develop, along with some notes of smoky reduction. The texture is rich yet still vibrant. The grapes are from 10 hectares of vines spread over five lieux-dits: Aigrots, Tuvilains, Les Teurons, Sur Les Grèves, and Les Sizies; they are pressed as whole clusters and hardly settled before being run into cask for fermentation on native yeasts. Picking began for this white on 29 August to preserve freshness."

93/100 James Suckling (2022 Vintage)
"Lovely aromas of white peach, ripe pear and white flowers with a discreet touch of lees complexity. However, the fine tannins and chalky character married to them provide an excellent counterpoint to that fruit. Bone-dry with a lovely chalky freshness at the finish. A cuvee from 5 different Beaune 1er Cru sites, matured in small oak barrels, of which just 15% were new. Drink or hold."