Retour Michel Bouzereau et Fils - Beaune 1er cru - Vignes Franches - Red - 2023
COUNTRY/REGION: Burgundy
DESIGNATION: AOP Beaune 1er cru
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2023
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
ALCOHOL: 12.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright red with beautiful intensity.
Nose Aromas of sour cherry and ripe cherry.
Palate Deep and concentrated, with beautifully ripe fruity notes, this wine offers a tight, slightly tannic Pinot Noir with lovely freshness.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.
Food Forest terrine, butcher's cut, roast partridge with chanterelle mushrooms, oven-roasted rack of veal with seasonal vegetables.
Cellar ageing From today until 2031, and beyond for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine With a precise style marked by finesse and elegance, Jean-Baptiste Bouzereau consistently raises the bar for Burgundy, earning admiration for both his mastery and unwavering consistency.

At the helm of Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils, awarded 3 stars by La Revue du Vin de France (a leading French wine guide), he reveals the true character of his terroirs through rigorous viticultural practices inspired by biodynamic principles.

Driven by a quest for elegance and purity, he brings out the brilliance and delicacy of the wines through expertly judged barrel aging—always tailored to the nature of each vintage. As a result, you’ll rarely find the toasty or reductive notes often associated with some Meursaults in his wines.
Wine The 2023 Beaune 1er Cru Les Vignes Franches Red comes from 0.5 hectares of limestone-rich red soils, just below the famed Clos des Mouches. This characterful terroir produces a tightly structured Pinot Noir, with fine, slightly firm tannins and beautiful freshness. Deep and concentrated, it reveals aromas of wild cherry and ripe morello, with a finish that suggests it will benefit from another 6 to 12 months of cellaring. Rated 93/100 by the VALAP Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, 30% of which are new, then 4 months in vats.
Area of 0.50 ha, very red limestone soil, vines planted in 2017.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Wine rated 93/100 by our committee