Pale gold
Still White · Grand Cru (Cote de Beaune, AOC) · Burgundy
The grandest white Burgundy in Bouchard's hands: powerful and saline, with citrus, honey and a long mineral finish.
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2049.
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
Aroma: citrus, honey, hazelnut, white flower
Palate: lemon, brioche, chalk, saline
The grandest white Burgundy in Bouchard's hands: powerful and saline, with citrus, honey and a long mineral finish.
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
Bouchard owns a parcel of Le Montrachet, the most revered white-wine climat in Burgundy.
On the nose, citrus, honey, hazelnut, white flower. On the palate, lemon, brioche, chalk, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. The grandest white Burgundy in Bouchard's hands: powerful and saline, with citrus, honey and a long mineral finish.
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
Roast turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poulet de Bresse a la creme and Aged Comte. A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed.
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Cote de Beaune, AOC).
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