Heir to a patiently honed expertise in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the Beaune du Château Premier Cru 2022 from Bouchard Père & Fils embodies a signature that is both classic and intensely vibrant. Produced from a historic parcel selection, this red wine made from 100% Pinot Noir reflects the diversity of Beaune terroirs with remarkable accuracy. The sun-kissed 2022 vintage delivered harmonious ripeness and delicately grained tannins, resulting in a velvety texture supported by a lively, savoury energy. This cuvée is aimed at epicureans seeking a great table and cellar Burgundy, collectors attentive to terroir expression, and lovers of chosen moments when wine accompanies conversation with tact and intensity. It stands out for its deep colour, a bouquet woven of candied fruits and florals, a broad yet lithe palate, and a precise finish that marks great origins. A story of terroir expressed in the glass, without exaggeration, with the discreet elegance that is the nobility of Burgundy wines.

Assemblage et vinification

This wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir from a constellation of Premier Cru parcels within the Beaune appellation, parcels selected by the house since 1907. Vinification respects the purity of the fruit through a traditional maceration aimed at fine extraction of tannins and aromas. Maturation takes place in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months, with a measured proportion of new oak, around 25 to 35%, designed to shape the wine without overpowering it. This approach, balanced between precision and restraint, seeks harmony between aromatic intensity, freshness and structure. The 2022 vintage, marked by excellent ripeness, yielded a plush density, a silky frame and a satisfying length that confirm the gastronomic vocation and aging potential of the cuvée.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Deep garnet with mauve and brown highlights, clear and luminous, announcing ripe, concentrated material.
• Nez : Complex bouquet of candied red fruits, Morello cherry and raspberry, elevated by fig, peony and a gourmand note of chocolate, with a touch of sweet spices.
• Bouche : Generous, caressing attack, dense but melted tannins with a powdery grain. Lively freshness stretches the finish, harmonious and persistent, on fruit and flowers.

Température de service et conseils

Ideally serve between 16 and 17°C in large glasses to favour oxygenation and aromatic complexity. A 30-minute decant refines the bouquet and further eases the tannic frame. Store bottles away from light, lying down, at a stable temperature with controlled humidity. This Premier Cru has a cellaring potential of 12 to 14 years, developing tertiary notes of undergrowth, truffle and stewed dark fruits while preserving the elegant texture typical of great Pinot Noirs.

Accords mets et vin

• Apéritifs : comté gougères, delicate chicken rillettes, parsleyed ham.
• Entrées : country terrine with green pepper, delicate veal tartare, roasted vegetables with herbs.
• Plats : beef bourguignon, medium-rare duck breast, pork tenderloin, truffled Bresse poultry, delicate feathered game.
• Fromages : Brie de Meaux, Chaource, Époisses matured at heart, Tomme de Savoie.
• Desserts : thin fig tart, poached pear with gentle spices, thin slices of dark chocolate.

Moments de dégustation

The Beaune du Château Premier Cru 2022 is the ideal companion:

• For a gastronomic dinner where conversation lingers over nuance and detail.
• In a collector’s cellar who appreciates the patina of measured aging.
• As a refined gift for a lover of origin-driven Pinot Noir.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Bouchard Père & Fils, Beaune du Château Premier Cru 2022
• Appellation : Beaune 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine, Premier Cru
• Millésime : 2022
• Cépage : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Degré d’alcool : 13 to 14% vol.
• Vieillissement : 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, 25 to 35% new
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : 12 to 14 years
• Température de service : 16 to 17°C