Bouchard Père & Fils, a venerable négociant-éleveur with a legacy spanning nearly three centuries, presents its 2017 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de la Mousse Monopole. This historic vineyard, entirely owned by the Domaine, is situated on the mid-slope of Beaune, benefiting from optimal sun exposure and a complex clay-limestone soil profile characteristic of the Côte de Beaune.
The 2017 vintage in Burgundy was marked by an early growing season, yielding wines of notable ripeness balanced by refreshing acidity. This particular expression of Pinot Noir from Clos de la Mousse reflects its unique terroir, offering a structured yet elegant profile. Bouchard Père & Fils employs a meticulous approach, with careful fruit selection and a traditional vinification process, followed by an extended maturation period in French oak barrels, a portion of which is new, to impart complexity and longevity without overshadowing the fruit's inherent purity.
Tasting notes
The 2017 Beaune 1er Cru Clos de la Mousse Monopole displays a luminous ruby hue. On the nose, it offers an intricate bouquet of red cherry, wild strawberry, and subtle forest floor, interwoven with delicate hints of violet and a touch of sweet spice from judicious oak integration. The palate is refined and harmonious, presenting a core of vibrant red fruit framed by silky tannins and a persistent minerality. A well-defined acidity provides freshness, leading to a long, elegant finish that promises further evolution with bottle age.