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 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.