In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark cherry, earth, spice, leather

Palate: black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk

A sturdy, dark-fruited village Pommard with earth, spice and gripping tannins.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • 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 negociant Pommard in the Bouchard Aine Cote de Beaune range.

  1. 1750 — House founded

Facts

Producer
Bouchard Aine et Fils
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Village (Pommard, AOC)
Oak
Around 12 to 14 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 38 to 65 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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