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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Corton-Charlemagne |
| Winery | Bouchard Père & Fils |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2040 |
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This great wine comes from Bouchard Père & Fils' own vineyard in Corton-Charlemagne. It belongs to one of the largest white Burgundies and is very rare. The wine has intense aromas of fruit and toast with notes of minerality. The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru reveals an attractive bouquet of ripe orchard fruit, citrus, spring flowers and pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is full, elegantly glossy and precise, with a fleshy fruit core tempered by firm acidity, ending with a delicately chalky finish. The 2020 is cool and precise with excellent concentration, but not an ounce of fat on his muscular body, this is a white burgundy marathon runner. Intense, chalky minerality is accompanied by subdued creaminess in the dangerously fresh, long finish. From a plot of 3.65 hectares at an altitude of 320 meters on the east side of this site. From organically grown grapes.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are almost next to the national road with plenty of parking space. Click here for address
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Corton-Charlemagne |
| Winery | Bouchard Père & Fils |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rijk, Strak, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
The Wine Advocate
RP (92-94)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
Aromas of orange oil, peach, confit citrus, freshly baked bread, beeswax and white flowers preface the 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, a full-bodied, layered and concentrated wine that's deep and muscular, with a rich but tensile profile and a long, chalky finish.
Technical director Frédéric Weber and his team have realized another fine vintage chez Bouchard Père & Fils, beginning harvest on 19 August and sorting to remove dehydrated berries. The vineyards fared well despite a significant hydric deficit, testimony to viticulture that's among the best of the big houses; indeed, organic conversion is underway, and canopies are now hedged to 1.30 meters, around 30 centimeters higher than the classic low rognage that still predominates along the Côte—forward-thinking innovations that will no doubt find imitators in short order among other big players. In any case, the resulting wines have turned out beautifully, with alcohols in the region of 13% to 13.5% and lower pHs than in 2019. Vibrant, intensely colored and beautifully balanced, there are plenty of cuvées here that I'd be delighted to own. White wines chez Bouchard, readers should note, are bottled under DIAM closures.
Published: Jan 20, 2022
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(91-93)
Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
From: Dance the Quickstep: Burgundy 2020 (Dec 2021)
The 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a well-defined, tightly-packed bouquet that demanded some coaxing from the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, maybe just a bit too straightforward on the mid-palate but with a pleasant waxy-textured finish. Drink over the next 12-15 years.
- By Neal Martin on October 2021
I caught up with winemaker Frédéric Weber at this Beaune-based producer, and he made a selection for me to taste, since I did not have time to go through their 70-odd cuvées. As usual, Weber was armed with plenty of useful information about the growing season. “The 2020 vintage was warm and dry,” he explained. “The winter was humid and warmer than usual. Bud break was sooner than 2011, in the middle of March, and for the first time we started de-budding on April 14. The flowering was observed around May 8–9 in Meursault and Puligny, and mi-fleuraison was May 15. From June to August, the average temperature was hot, but the main factor was not the heat but the dryness. In this respect, I can’t say that the clay soil suffered less than the limestone. We had 1.7°C higher summer temperatures, 300 more hours of sun and 200mm less rain than average, but 2020 is closer to 2016 in style, with high maturity. You had to taste the berries to find the right order for the harvest. A north wind accentuated the drought, and the Pinot Noir suffered more than the Chardonnay, though I did no effeuillage [de-leafing]. I decided to start picking on August 19, the earliest since 1731. In 2003 it was two days later, but that was a very hot vintage with a two-week heat wave, whereas in 2020, you had high maturity and slow concentration. The hang-time was 84 days – you don't really get the 100 days any more. We picked only in the morning and rented a refrigerated unit to keep the fruit cool. It was important to harvest the Pinot Noir sooner, and it was cropped around 28hl/ha, less than expected as there was less juice inside the berry, while the skin was thick and the pips were rich in tannins. So we did a short 10- to 12-day maceration, just punching down the cap at the end of fermentation. The balance is good between alcohol (13.0°–13.5°) and high levels of tartaric, pH around 3.5 and 3.6. The color is like a Syrah! The Côte de Beaune has around 30% whole cluster while the Côte de Nuits has around 50%. Also, there is a huge difference between the terroirs, and much more energy. The big surprise is the right, as the profile is so classic. For the whites, I racked with a lot of lees in barrel to protect the natural freshness and natural acidity.” The highlights in this range were a superb Meursault-Charmes and two great Chevalier-Montrachets. Overall, I preferred Bouchard Père's whites to reds, the latter perhaps showing slightly more confit-like black fruit instead of red, though I did very much admire the Chambertin, Bonnes-Mares, Le Corton and Nuit Saint-Georges Les Cailles.
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Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard in Beaune, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of the oldest wineries in Burgundy. With nearly three centuries of family tradition, this winery has played a significant role in the development of Burgundy's wine culture.
In 1775, Joseph Bouchard expanded the estate with his first vineyards in the renowned "Les Caillerets" in Volnay. His son, Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard, further grew the family estate during the French Revolution, acquiring vineyards such as the famous "Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus".
In 1820, Bernard Bouchard purchased the historic Château de Beaune, a former royal fort from the 15th century. This site offers ideal storage conditions for Bouchard Père & Fils' rare and historic wines, with cellars reaching depths of up to 10 meters. Here lies a unique collection of bottles, including a Meursault Charmes 1846—a remarkable piece of wine history.
Bouchard Père & Fils owns 130 hectares of vineyards, including 12 Grand Cru and 74 Premier Cru plots. Renowned vineyards such as Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Bonnes-Mares are part of the estate, representing the best of Burgundy wines.
Since 1731, Bouchard Père & Fils has sought to capture the unique character of Burgundy's terroirs. In 2005, the winery invested in an innovative facility in Savigny-lès-Beaune, where grapes are precisely handled through a gravity-based system. Annually, more than 100 different wines are vinified and carefully aged in oak barrels.
The estate of Bouchard Père & Fils stretches 48 kilometers from north to south, offering protection against local weather incidents such as hail or frost. Each plot is carefully managed, and the estate has adhered to sustainable farming practices for years. During harvest, the grapes are hand-picked and meticulously selected, ensuring high quality in every bottle.
After bottling, the wines are stored in the centuries-old cellars of Château de Beaune. Thanks to a constant temperature and natural humidity, the Grands Crus mature steadily, retaining their quality long after bottling, sometimes for several hundred years.
With care and respect for Burgundy's traditions, Bouchard Père & Fils produces wines loved worldwide. These wines are perfect for celebrating important moments and complement fine culinary dishes. Each new vintage brings a fresh expression of the terroir and offers wines with unique character.
Through a rich history, sustainable agriculture, and modern techniques, Bouchard Père & Fils has established a lasting reputation in the world of Burgundy wines, inspiring wine enthusiasts globally.
Looking for the exclusive wines of Bouchard Père & Fils? Order their renowned Burgundy Grands Crus and Premier Crus easily online at Grandcruwijenn.nl
This great wine comes from Bouchard Père & Fils' own vineyard in Corton-Charlemagne. It belongs to one of the largest white Burgundies and is very rare. The wine has intense aromas of fruit and toast with notes of minerality. The Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru reveals an attractive bouquet of ripe orchard fruit, citrus, spring flowers and pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is full, elegantly glossy and precise, with a fleshy fruit core tempered by firm acidity, ending with a delicately chalky finish. The 2020 is cool and precise with excellent concentration, but not an ounce of fat on his muscular body, this is a white burgundy marathon runner. Intense, chalky minerality is accompanied by subdued creaminess in the dangerously fresh, long finish. From a plot of 3.65 hectares at an altitude of 320 meters on the east side of this site. From organically grown grapes.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. We are almost next to the national road with plenty of parking space. Click here for address
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Corton-Charlemagne |
| Winery | Bouchard Père & Fils |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2040 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rijk, Strak, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
The Wine Advocate
RP (92-94)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
Aromas of orange oil, peach, confit citrus, freshly baked bread, beeswax and white flowers preface the 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, a full-bodied, layered and concentrated wine that's deep and muscular, with a rich but tensile profile and a long, chalky finish.
Technical director Frédéric Weber and his team have realized another fine vintage chez Bouchard Père & Fils, beginning harvest on 19 August and sorting to remove dehydrated berries. The vineyards fared well despite a significant hydric deficit, testimony to viticulture that's among the best of the big houses; indeed, organic conversion is underway, and canopies are now hedged to 1.30 meters, around 30 centimeters higher than the classic low rognage that still predominates along the Côte—forward-thinking innovations that will no doubt find imitators in short order among other big players. In any case, the resulting wines have turned out beautifully, with alcohols in the region of 13% to 13.5% and lower pHs than in 2019. Vibrant, intensely colored and beautifully balanced, there are plenty of cuvées here that I'd be delighted to own. White wines chez Bouchard, readers should note, are bottled under DIAM closures.
Published: Jan 20, 2022
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(91-93)
Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
From: Dance the Quickstep: Burgundy 2020 (Dec 2021)
The 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has a well-defined, tightly-packed bouquet that demanded some coaxing from the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, maybe just a bit too straightforward on the mid-palate but with a pleasant waxy-textured finish. Drink over the next 12-15 years.
- By Neal Martin on October 2021
I caught up with winemaker Frédéric Weber at this Beaune-based producer, and he made a selection for me to taste, since I did not have time to go through their 70-odd cuvées. As usual, Weber was armed with plenty of useful information about the growing season. “The 2020 vintage was warm and dry,” he explained. “The winter was humid and warmer than usual. Bud break was sooner than 2011, in the middle of March, and for the first time we started de-budding on April 14. The flowering was observed around May 8–9 in Meursault and Puligny, and mi-fleuraison was May 15. From June to August, the average temperature was hot, but the main factor was not the heat but the dryness. In this respect, I can’t say that the clay soil suffered less than the limestone. We had 1.7°C higher summer temperatures, 300 more hours of sun and 200mm less rain than average, but 2020 is closer to 2016 in style, with high maturity. You had to taste the berries to find the right order for the harvest. A north wind accentuated the drought, and the Pinot Noir suffered more than the Chardonnay, though I did no effeuillage [de-leafing]. I decided to start picking on August 19, the earliest since 1731. In 2003 it was two days later, but that was a very hot vintage with a two-week heat wave, whereas in 2020, you had high maturity and slow concentration. The hang-time was 84 days – you don't really get the 100 days any more. We picked only in the morning and rented a refrigerated unit to keep the fruit cool. It was important to harvest the Pinot Noir sooner, and it was cropped around 28hl/ha, less than expected as there was less juice inside the berry, while the skin was thick and the pips were rich in tannins. So we did a short 10- to 12-day maceration, just punching down the cap at the end of fermentation. The balance is good between alcohol (13.0°–13.5°) and high levels of tartaric, pH around 3.5 and 3.6. The color is like a Syrah! The Côte de Beaune has around 30% whole cluster while the Côte de Nuits has around 50%. Also, there is a huge difference between the terroirs, and much more energy. The big surprise is the right, as the profile is so classic. For the whites, I racked with a lot of lees in barrel to protect the natural freshness and natural acidity.” The highlights in this range were a superb Meursault-Charmes and two great Chevalier-Montrachets. Overall, I preferred Bouchard Père's whites to reds, the latter perhaps showing slightly more confit-like black fruit instead of red, though I did very much admire the Chambertin, Bonnes-Mares, Le Corton and Nuit Saint-Georges Les Cailles.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard in Beaune, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of the oldest wineries in Burgundy. With nearly three centuries of family tradition, this winery has played a significant role in the development of Burgundy's wine culture.
In 1775, Joseph Bouchard expanded the estate with his first vineyards in the renowned "Les Caillerets" in Volnay. His son, Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard, further grew the family estate during the French Revolution, acquiring vineyards such as the famous "Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus".
In 1820, Bernard Bouchard purchased the historic Château de Beaune, a former royal fort from the 15th century. This site offers ideal storage conditions for Bouchard Père & Fils' rare and historic wines, with cellars reaching depths of up to 10 meters. Here lies a unique collection of bottles, including a Meursault Charmes 1846—a remarkable piece of wine history.
Bouchard Père & Fils owns 130 hectares of vineyards, including 12 Grand Cru and 74 Premier Cru plots. Renowned vineyards such as Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, and Bonnes-Mares are part of the estate, representing the best of Burgundy wines.
Since 1731, Bouchard Père & Fils has sought to capture the unique character of Burgundy's terroirs. In 2005, the winery invested in an innovative facility in Savigny-lès-Beaune, where grapes are precisely handled through a gravity-based system. Annually, more than 100 different wines are vinified and carefully aged in oak barrels.
The estate of Bouchard Père & Fils stretches 48 kilometers from north to south, offering protection against local weather incidents such as hail or frost. Each plot is carefully managed, and the estate has adhered to sustainable farming practices for years. During harvest, the grapes are hand-picked and meticulously selected, ensuring high quality in every bottle.
After bottling, the wines are stored in the centuries-old cellars of Château de Beaune. Thanks to a constant temperature and natural humidity, the Grands Crus mature steadily, retaining their quality long after bottling, sometimes for several hundred years.
With care and respect for Burgundy's traditions, Bouchard Père & Fils produces wines loved worldwide. These wines are perfect for celebrating important moments and complement fine culinary dishes. Each new vintage brings a fresh expression of the terroir and offers wines with unique character.
Through a rich history, sustainable agriculture, and modern techniques, Bouchard Père & Fils has established a lasting reputation in the world of Burgundy wines, inspiring wine enthusiasts globally.
Looking for the exclusive wines of Bouchard Père & Fils? Order their renowned Burgundy Grands Crus and Premier Crus easily online at Grandcruwijenn.nl
