Wine Bouchard Pere et Fils, Beaune 1-er Cru Greves AOC "Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus", 2011
Tasting Notes
Wine rich ruby color.
The wine has a velvety texture and full, bright, intense and delicate at the same time, well-balanced fruit flavors with silky tannins. Stable, slightly spicy aftertaste noted tobacco leaf accents.
The wine has a rich, elegant and complex bouquet in which the charming aromas of red berries with hints of licorice infused, minerals, essential oils of citrus notes, nuances of tobacco and oak.
The wine goes well with game, roasted red meats, chicken with cream sauce and Burgundy cheeses.
Interesting Facts
Beaune 1-er Cru Greves "Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus" - an elegant, complex red wine, which is made from hand-picked grapes grown in the vineyard of the family Bouchard - Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus. The vineyard covers 4 hectares appellasona Premier Cru Greve and is owned by the family Bouchard. Soils are formed by a mixture of sand, lime, gravel and clay. The shape of the bush - Guyot. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine is aged in French oak barrels capacity of 228 liters, which in Burgundy called piece. Wine storage capacity - 10-15 years.
In the 17th century vineyard Vin de L'Anfan Zhezyu was granted to the nuns of the Order of Carmelites. During the Revolution, when the general nationalization of property, this vineyard was put up for auction. In 1791 it acquired the Bouchard family, which to this day is the sole owner of this unique terroir. According to legend, during the times when the vineyard is still belonged to the nuns, one of the sisters of the Order predicted the birth of a child to come to the monastery of Anne of Austria, who was suffering from infertility. In addition, Anne gave wine from the vineyard. Later, Anna said that this magnificent wine played an important role in the birth of the child. Anna's son was none other than the "Sun King" - Louis 14, king of France. And today, on the wine label Beaune Greves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus flaunts little king.
Winery Bouchard Pere & Fils was founded in 1731, and thanks to the dedication and patient work of several generations of today it is one of the best in Burgundy. In 1731, Michel Bouchard - trader from Dauphin, has decided to set up business in Volne. Together with his son Joseph, he began to resell the wine in barrels. In 1775, Joseph Bouchard gets a first portion of vineyards located in Volne and house in Bonn. But the economy was seriously expand only while driving his son Joseph, Antoine Philibert Bouchard. In 1789, during the French Revolution happened division of vineyards in Burgundy. At this time, most of the vineyards owned by the clergy, they were confiscated and put up for sale. Antoine took the opportunity to expand the domain. In 1791, the vineyards belonging to the abbey Mezer in Bonn, including the Clos Saint-Landry, Avo and Tёron were sold Bouchard Pere e Fiss. Since that time, the Clos Saint-Landry became a monopoly, it means that the family is the master of all Bouchard vineyard.
In 1820, Bernard Bouchard bought the former royal castle Château de Beaune, built by King Louis XI. Since then, the walls of this fortress great wines are stored Domain Bouchard Pere e Fiss. During the XX century Bouchard focused on expanding its economy. And, despite the war and the crisis, they have retained ownership collected nine generations. On the eve of the First World War, the family had a beautiful domain in Bonn that resides on 35 different vineyards with a total area of 50 hectares. In 1969, the purchase of plots was in full swing, acquired vineyards in Meursault, Chambolle-Myusini and Zhevre-Shamberten, and in 1972 bought land in Grand Cru Chambertin.
In 1995, the family sold the farm Joseph Bouchard Enrio ( Henriot ) - the owner of the family home in Champagne, who continued the traditions established by the ninth generation of the family Bouchard. And today, all observers of the wine market agree that the contribution Enrio - financial, creative, conceptual - proved invaluable at a new stage of history Bouchard Pere et Fils, quickly reach full speed. In 2005, the winery was opened Saint Vincent and built a new cellar. Thanks to valuable centuries-old traditions and the use of new technologies here are wines of the highest class.
Today Bouchard Pere e Fiss has 130 hectares of vineyards, of which 86 hectares - Premiers Crus and Grands Crus. Vineyards are known not only for its size, but a delightful and location. It employs a team of experienced professionals, the vineyards are trying to limit the use of fertilizers. In the process of wine making is paid great attention to every step, the crop is harvested by hand, the grapes from each vineyard vinified separately. The wines are aged in the fortress of Chateau de Beaune, which received the status of "historical monument". This created ideal conditions for the maturation of wines, some of which relate to the XIX century, while others are more than 50 years.
Producer's description
The wine house Bouchard Pere & Fils was founded in 1731, and thanks to the dedication and patient work of several generations, today it is one of the best in Burgundy. In 1731, Michel Bouchard, a merchant from Dauphine, decided to establish a business in Volnay. Together with his son Joseph, he began reselling wines in barrels. In 1775, Joseph Bouchard acquired the first plot of vineyards located in Volnay, as well as a house in Beaune. But the farm began to expand seriously only during the management of Joseph’s son, Antoine Philibert Bouchard. In 1789, during the French Revolution, the vineyards in Burgundy were divided. At this time, most of the vineyards belonged to the clergy, they were confiscated and put up for sale. Antoine took this opportunity to expand his domain. In 1791, the vineyards belonging to the Mazières Abbey in Beaune, including Clos Saint-Landry, Avo and Theron, were sold to Bouchard Père et Fis. Since that time, Clos Saint-Landry has become a monopoly, which means that the Bouchard family is the owner of the entire vineyard.
In 1820, Bernard Bouchard bought the former royal fortress Château de Beaune, built by King Louis XI. Since then, the great wines of the Domain Bouchard Père et Fis have been kept within the walls of this fortress. Throughout the 20th century, the Bouchards focused on expanding their farm. And, despite wars and crisis, they preserved the possessions collected over nine generations. On the eve of the First World War, the family owned a beautiful domaine in Beaune, spread over 35 different vineyards with a total area of 50 hectares. In 1969, the purchase of plots was in full swing, acquiring vineyards in Meursault, Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin, and in 1972 a plot in Grand Cru Chambertin was purchased.
In 1995, the Bouchard family sold the farm to Joseph Henriot, the owner of the family house in Champagne, who continued the traditions established by nine generations of the Bouchard family. And today, all observers of the wine market agree that Enrio’s contribution - financial, creative, ideological - turned out to be invaluable in the new round of the history of Bouchard Pere et Fils , which quickly gained full momentum. In 2005, the St. Vincent winery was opened and a new cellar was built. Thanks to valuable centuries-old traditions and the use of new technologies, wines of the highest class are created here.
Today Bouchard Père et Fis has 130 hectares of vineyards, of which 86 hectares are Premier Cru and Grand Cru. The vineyards are known not only for their acreage, but also for their delightful location. A team of experienced specialists works here; they try to limit the use of fertilizers in the vineyards. In the process of creating wine, great attention is paid to every step, the harvest is harvested by hand, and grapes from each vineyard are vinified separately. The wines are aged in the Chateau de Beaune fortress, which has received the status of a “historical monument”. It provides ideal conditions for the maturation of wines, some of which date back to the 19th century, while others are over 50 years old.
