
Bouchard Beaune-Greves 1er Cru 'Vigne de l’enfant Jesus' 2011
The Wine
Due in store mid Sept 2025
92 Pts 'Sweet Spot - Outstanding' Allen Meadows, Burghound 'There is a touch of green tea to the gamey and overtly sauvage aromas of dark berry fruit, plum and floral hints. Like the Teurons there is a really lovely mouth feel to the intense, detailed and refined medium-bodied flavors that possess good if not exceptional volume by the standards of this wine. There is impressive depth and sneaky length to the finish as it almost dies out only to recommence. Good stuff but note that patience will be required Drink from 2021+'
94 Pts Jogn Szabo, Wine Align 'A gorgeous, succulent, balanced, pretty and delicate but powerful vintage for this iconic Beaune 1er cru, with fine...'
94 Pts Wine Enthusiast 'This iconic wine is rich and perfumed. It's powerful and concentrated, with layers of wood contrasted by explosive, ripe fruits. Ripe red-fruit flavors are brightened by ample acidity, resulting in a sumptuous wine that also has enough tannins to age. Drink from 2018.'
The Details
Variety - Pinot Noir
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Extra - Cork
Year - 2011
Volume - 750ml