Bouchard Pere & Fils

Bouchard Pére & Fils dates back to 1731 when Michel Bouchard set up shop in Volnay, buying and reselling barrels of wine. In 1775, his son, Joseph, acquired the first parcel of vineyard for Bouchard Pére & Fils when he purchased an estate in Volnay and a house in Beaune. Today, the domaine encompasses 130 hectares of vineyard in the heart of the Cote d’Or, with 12 grand cru holdings and 74 premier cru holdings. Since 2005, Bouchard Pére & Fils has been equipped with a state-of-the-art winery, The Cuverie Saint-Vincent. The 10-metre-deep cellar has earth walls, providing natural ventilation, temperature and humidity level controls, with no mechanical manipulation necessary. Be sure to visit the Bouchard Pére & Fils Reviews for more information.

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Bouchard Pere & Fils 2007 Chardonnay (Montrachet)

Cellar Selection

Price $757

From arguably the finest white wine vineyard in Burgundy, this is a powerful wine that shows great weight, but balances that with intense, elegant structure, style and freshness. The flavors are endless and complex, richness combining with the lively character of the vintage. Age for many years. — R.V. (7/1/2010)

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Bouchard Pere & Fils 2004 La Cabotte Chardonnay (Chevalier-Montrachet)

Price $500

This comes from high up in the Chevalier-Montrachet vineyard, from vines surrounding a small workers shed, the “cabotte.” It is the better of the two bottlings from this vineyard by Bouchard, although “better” here is like differentiating between two stars on top form. It has great poise, so although the richness is there, it is shot through with acidity and citric… — R.V. (12/1/2006)

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Bouchard Pere & Fils 2006 Chardonnay (Corton-Charlemagne)

Like so many producers and négociants, Bouchard Père has a slice of the action in this famed Grand Cru. Its interpretation is generous, going for the inherent richness from the terroir. This is a magnificently ripe wine, definitely opulent, with the generous wood enhancing the very ripe fruit. In all this splendor, it is good to find a delicious edge of acidity. — R.V. (10/1/2008)

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Bouchard Pere & Fils 2007 La Cabotte Chardonnay (Chevalier-Montrachet)

Cellar Selection

Price $660

From a parcel within the Chevalier-Montrachet vineyard, this is beautifully balanced, but a wine with considerable potential. It is rich, but thrust through with a sword of steel, giving acidity that offers a succulent counterpoint to the yellow fruits. The wood is becoming well integrated, offering further richness. For long-term aging. — R.V. (7/1/2010)

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Bouchard Pere & Fils 2000 Pinot Noir (Bonnes-Mares)

Editors' Choice

Price $120

A deliciously concentrated and powerful wine from the domaine of négociant Bouchard Père et Fils. Rich chocolate aromas and intense concentrated black fruits give a strong sense of power and richness. The fruit is rich enough to dominate the tannins. This should age magnificently—10 years at least. — R.V. (11/1/2002)

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Bouchard Pere & Fils 2006 Pinot Noir (Bonnes-Mares)

Price $325

A proper Bonnes-Mares, solidly rooted in its great terroir, very ripe but also densely structured. The wine builds up in layers, the flavors of chocolate, licorice and dark plum skins piling on top of each other. The acidity is there, but almost submerged in the richness and the ripe raspberry jam aftertaste. — R.V. (12/31/2008)

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Bouchard Pere & Fils 2006 Pinot Noir (Chambertin Clos de Bèze)

Cellar Selection

Price $575

Big and bold, this is real Chambertin, a dense mouthful of plum fruit and tannin. It is foursquare, solid but not overbearing, leaving room for a delicious mix of black fruits and power leavened with some acidity. Age this wine for 10 years. — R.V. (12/31/2008)

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Bouchard Pere & Fils 2004 Chardonnay (Chevalier-Montrachet)

Editors' Choice

Price $320

The richness of this wine envelops you from the start. It is all about opulence, but it's balanced with layers of ripe fruit and wood. At this stage in its long life, this wine from a fine white wine vintage is still dominated by fruit. The secondary flavors will start to show in 3–4 years time. A powerful wine that does not lose sight of a potential partnership… — R.V. (12/1/2006)

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