Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune 1er Cru Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus 2020 Sale rusty nail

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This firmly structured effort is going to need at least some patience as it's presently quite tightly wound

pillowy cloud of tannin and a bright mineral line

This vineyard is full south facing and situated between the village Auxey and its neighbouring hamlet of Petit Auxey to the west with the vines averaging 30 years old

Wafting from the glass with scents of orange oil

Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune 1er Cru Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus 2020 Sale rusty nailBouchard has nearly four hectares of this, perhaps the greatest site in the Beaune appellation. On a modest slope with east southeast exposure in the heart of the terroir, this has produced a sophisticated, elegant wine in 2020, fermenting out to barely 13. 5% alcohol with a pH between 3. 53. 6. The fruit is supremely luxurious and lush, yet underscored with plenty of nuance of spice, smoke, earth, and leather. The texture is dense and powerful yet