In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark cherry, spice, earth, rose

Palate: black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk

A reliable negociant Gevrey with dark cherry, spice and a firm, savoury palate.

What it pairs with

  • Coq au vin
    A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Pate en croute lyonnais Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
    The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.

History

A village Gevrey in the Bouchard Aine negociant range, part of the Boisset group.

  1. 1750 — Bouchard Aine et Fils founded

Facts

Producer
Bouchard Aine et Fils
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Village (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC)
Oak
Around 12 to 14 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 35 to 60 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
1750

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with soft cheese pinot noir price premium still red
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