Michel Bouzereau et Fils - Beaune 1er cru - Vignes Franches - Red - 2023

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.

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.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Forest terrine, butcher's cut, roast partridge with chanterelle mushrooms, oven-roasted rack of veal with seasonal vegetables.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2031, and beyond for enthusiasts.

With a style defined by precision, finesse, and elegance, Jean-Baptiste Bouzereau raises the standards of Burgundy to the highest level with a consistency that commands respect.

At the helm of Domaine Michel Bouzereau et Fils, awarded 3 stars by the French wine guide RVF, he brings out the true identity of his terroirs through rigorous methods inspired by biodynamics.

His priority is elegance and purity, and he highlights the finesse and brilliance of the grapes through perfectly judged aging, adapting with ease to the character of each vintage. You’ll rarely find the toasty, reductive notes that sometimes appear in Meursault here.