Bouchard Père & Fils

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A Legacy Spanning Three Centuries Founded in 1731 by Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most illustrious wine estates. For nearly 300 years, this legendary house has masterfully navigated the complex history of the Côte d'Or. Based in the historic Château de Beaune —a 15th-century royal fortress acquired by the family in 1820—the estate’s subterranean cellars run directly beneath the ramparts, providing a mathematically perfect natural climate for aging fine wine. Today, managed with cutting-edge precision under the Henriot family stewardship, Bouchard combines an unmatched historical archive with an obsessive focus on modern, site-specific purity. The Ultimate Mosaic of the Côte d’Or Bouchard Père & Fils boasts one of the most prestigious vineyard portfolios in France, encompassing 130 hectares of prime estate vines, of which an astonishing 12 hectares are ranked as Grand Cru and 74 hectares as Premier Cru . This vast mosaic of distinct clay-and-limestone climats allows the house to craft an unparalleled liquid map of Burgundy’s finest terroirs: The Côte de Beaune Monopoles: Bouchard holds exclusive ownership of some of Beaune's most celebrated plots, most notably the legendary Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus , a Premier Cru Pinot Noir renowned for its velvety texture, aromatic spice, and exceptional elegance. The White Grand Crus: The estate owns significant parcels in the holy grail of Chardonnay country, including Montrachet , Chevalier-Montrachet , and Corton-Charlemagne , yielding white wines of majestic scale, piercing acidity, and intense mineral depth. The Red Grand Crus: From the robust, muscular profiles of Corton to the ethereal, perfume-driven complexities of Chambertin and Clos de Vougeot in the Côte de Nuits. The Art of Non-Interventionalist Craftsmanship In the cellar, Bouchard balances its massive scale with the meticulous care of a boutique artisan. Under a gravity-fed protocol at their state-of-the-