Bouchard Père et Fils

Beaune du Château 1er Cru Chardonnay

8.9138 ratings
9.033 pro ratings
Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Lyn Farmer

This wine is a great bargain and also shows how Bouchard has ramped up their quality in recent years. Pale lemon color with pronounced aromas of acacia, lemon, green apple, pear, wet stone, vanilla, clove, smoke, and a bit of honey. All is conveyed on the palate as well with a beguiling, creamy texture and a long finish. This is a lovely wine that is approachable now but will improve for another five or 10 years. Lovely.

This wine is a great bargain and also shows how Bouchard has ramped up their quality in recent years. Pale lemon color with pronounced aromas of acacia, lemon, green apple, pear, wet stone, vanilla, clove, smoke, and a bit of honey. All is conveyed on the palate as well with a beguiling, creamy texture and a long finish. This is a lovely wine that is approachable now but will improve for another five or 10 years. Lovely.

Oct 25th, 2023
Severn Goodwin

2013 | Chardonnay
Domaine Bouchard Père & Fills; Fourchaume 1er Cru
Burgundy; Côte de Beaune, Beaune, France
(91-93; Drink 2022-30)

Don't overlook Beaune blancs, always a solid purchase.

2013 | Chardonnay
Domaine Bouchard Père & Fills; Fourchaume 1er Cru
Burgundy; Côte de Beaune, Beaune, France
(91-93; Drink 2022-30)

Don't overlook Beaune blancs, always a solid purchase.

Jul 1st, 2023
Eric Urbani

at Bouchon - just what we needed to start the night.

at Bouchon - just what we needed to start the night.

Mar 13th, 2023
Severn Goodwin

Nose has red apple flesh, dried lemon zest, sliced almonds, bag of green apples and undistinguished white flowers.

Palate has oxidized green apple peel, grapefruit pith, minor vanilla, dried apple slices, green herbs with minor salinity, medium acidity and medium finish. (Agree with Tanzer comments about being blurry on mid-palate.)

Decanted 2H.

Sourced from four Beaune 1er Cru vineyard sites: Les Aigrots, Les Tuvilains, Les Sizies and Sur les Grèves.

Nose has red apple flesh, dried lemon zest, sliced almonds, bag of green apples and undistinguished white flowers.

Palate has oxidized green apple peel, grapefruit pith, minor vanilla, dried apple slices, green herbs with minor salinity, medium acidity and medium finish. (Agree with Tanzer comments about being blurry on mid-palate.)

Decanted 2H.

Sourced from four Beaune 1er Cru vineyard sites: Les Aigrots, Les Tuvilains, Les Sizies and Sur les Grèves.

Jan 2nd, 2022
Maggie Harrison

blend of 4 1er Cru. hint of buttered popcorn, white flowers, medium body, silky smooth. soft acid.

blend of 4 1er Cru. hint of buttered popcorn, white flowers, medium body, silky smooth. soft acid.

Sep 28th, 2021
Severn Goodwin

4 May 2018

4 May 2018

May 4th, 2018
Tom Casagrande

Still youthful. In fact, took a while to open. Gorgeous nose. Butter, wet earth, gorgeous fruit. Beautifully balanced in the mouth. Nice minerality

Still youthful. In fact, took a while to open. Gorgeous nose. Butter, wet earth, gorgeous fruit. Beautifully balanced in the mouth. Nice minerality

Apr 22nd, 2018
Coltin Short

Really well balanced at 7 years of age. Not overtly oaked or big. Just clean, elegant and delicious.

Really well balanced at 7 years of age. Not overtly oaked or big. Just clean, elegant and delicious.

Aug 10th, 2017
Tim Edwards

Meyer lemon, chalk, wet flint on the nose.....great balance of acid and alcohol.....very enjoyable on mid palate with a pretty quick finish......

Meyer lemon, chalk, wet flint on the nose.....great balance of acid and alcohol.....very enjoyable on mid palate with a pretty quick finish......

1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2017
Clément Huvet

Nice classic burgundy chardonnay, oaky but fresh.

Nice classic burgundy chardonnay, oaky but fresh.

1 person found it helpfulSep 11th, 2016