2010 Bouchard Pere & Fils
Bourgogne
Last week we got to sample the 2010 Burgundies from Bouchard. It looks to be a very nice vintage. The wines are showing good fruit, but with more structure and acidity than the 2009s. A select few of our favorites (adjusted for price to quality) were:
Beaune Clos de la Mousse 1er cru.
The wine has dark fruit aromas with light toasty notes. It is both rustic and refined with a earthiness on the finish.
Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot 1er cru.
The wine has bright fruit and spicy aromas followed by a big opulent mouthfeel.
Nuits Saint Georges Les Cailles 1er cru.
This wine has everything going for it. Intense notes of black berry fruit blended with some touches of oak and brine, and a bit of earthiness on the finish.
Le Corton Grand Cru
The Corton has an intense bouquet full of fruit and spice and a full and rich mouthfeel and a long finish.
These all are wines that will take 5 to 10 years to fully develop. It pays to plan ahead.
These and the other Bouchard wines (also wonderful and also available) are now just being offered for presale. They will arrive in June. For those who want to order now, we are offering them at a special presale price. No minimum order required. Other discounts don’t apply. Wines need to be paid for at time of order.
All the other Bouchard Cuvées are also offered for presale.
Please inquire if you have a favorite you are interested in. For more info visit http://www.bouchard-pereetfils.com/home/
Presale Pricing
Beaune Clos de la Mousse $41 (regularly $54)
Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot $63 (regularly $82)
Nuits Saint Georges Les Cailles $84 (regularly $110)
Le Corton $85 (regularly $111)
Orders need to be received by Thursday, March 22nd.