Bouchard Père & Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 2020

A$445.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Varieties
Region/Country
Burgundy, France
Rating
91-94 points

Vintages

2020

Description

Renowned and respected as one of the finest producers in Burgundy, Bouchard Père et Fils has truly become an institution, known for the exceptional quality of their wines and the diversity of its many vineyards.

Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père et Fils has built up an estate of 130ha and, collectively, is the largest owner of Grand Crus (12ha) and Premier Crus (74ha) across the Côte d’Or. Bouchard Père et Fils represents almost one hundred ‘climats’ or uniquely diverse vineyards, including prestigious monopoles such as ‘Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus’ and ‘Chevalier-Montrachet La Cabotte’.

The first traces of vineyards at Aloxe-Corton date back to the 2nd Century B.C. The writer, Guy de Maupassant contributed to its reputation by calling it the "Roi des bons vivants" in his famous novel "Bel Ami". Corton is the only red Grand Cru on the Côte de Beaune and the only Grand Cru on the Côte d'Or to be divided into "sous climats". "Le Corton" is the historic vineyard that gave the name to the Corton appellation.

Rating

Score
91 - 94 points
Reviewer
Burghound
Review

Ripe aromas of red and dark currant, earth and a hint of the sauvage give way to dense, powerful and quite serious broad-shouldered flavours that terminate in an austere but not really rustic finale that flashes excellent minerality and length. This muscular and very much built-to-age effort will need at least a decade of cellaring to unwind.

Specifications

Closure
Cork
Serving Temp.
14-18 °C
Alcohol
13%
Cellar until
2028 - 2040
Decanter
Food pairing
Venison, game birds, full-flavoured cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Palate
Intense bouquet with aromas of red and black fruit spices and a touch of oak. Rich and structured on the palate this wine needs a bit of patience in order to reveal its raciness and great distinction. Excellent ageing potential.

Bouchard Père & Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 2020

Bouchard Père & Fils Le Corton Grand Cru 2020
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