2005 Bouchard Père & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin ‘Lavaux Saint-Jacques’ 1er Cru
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ProducerBouchard Pere et Fils
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Vintage2005
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Grape VarietyPinot Noir
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RegionBurgundy
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Sub RegionGevrey Chambertin
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SizeBottle
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’.
91 Points Allen Meadows
A crisp red-berried nose with superb definition and vigour. Lots of brambly fruit, touch of freshly rolled tobacco leaf. The palate is a little earthy but very natural and harmonious with chewy tannins on the mid-palate and a fresh, vigorous finish. Very fine.