Vigne de l'enfant Jesus 2017 Beaune-Greves 1er Cru - Bouchard Pere & Fils
The name "Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus" refers to a historical anecdote. It is said that Marguerite du Saint-Sacrement, Carmelite founder of the Domestiques de la famille du Saint Enfant Jésus, predicted the birth of the French King Louis XIV when his mother Anne of Austria was sterile. At the birth of the future Roi Soleil, this exceptional vineyard belonging to the Carmelites took the name of "Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus". In 1791, at the time of the sale of the national property, the Maison Bouchard Père & Fils acquired the parcel, located in the heart of the 32 hectares of the Beaune Grèves appellation. It still has a monopoly today.
TASTING
Superb bouquet of fruits and spices with a hint of barrel. Intense, full and delicate on the palate, it is enchantingly velvety.
WINE AND FOOD PAIRINGS: Game birds, chicken in cream sauce, Burgundy cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 17°C and 18°C
POTENTIAL AGING: 7 to 10 years and more
SAVOIR-FAIRE
HARVEST: manual, in small crates of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each bunch.
VINIFICATION : After total or partial destemming depending on the vintage, fermentation in small containers and gentle pressing ensure optimal vinification. Depending on the profile of the vintage, vatting can last from 15 to 20 days.
MATURING: 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, with 30 to 50% new barrels.
AGEING : The cellars of the bastions of the former Château de Beaune offer natural environmental conditions perfectly adapted to the ageing of Premiers Crus.
VINEYARD
GRAPE VARIETY : Pinot Noir
EXPOSURE: East / South-East
SOIL OF THE APPELLATION: Very gravelly, almost sandy clayey-limestone soil
AREA IN PRODUCTION: 3.92 hectares
Data sheet
| Note | Between 91 and 94 |
|---|---|
| PR rating | 92/100 |
| Note WS | 92/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Beaune |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Premiers Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Bouchard Père et Fils |
| Incompatibility wooden box | Yes |
| Prix | More than €150 |
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Dry white
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Sparkling rosé
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Dry White
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Dry White
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Dry White
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