The 2021 Beaune 1er Cru du Château Rouge presents an intense nose of sage alongside vibrant red berries like redcurrant, raspberry, and cranberry. The medium-bodied palate is framed by polished tannins and a savory finish. While approachable now, it will benefit from a bit more aging. Bouchard describes it as harmonious and soft, with good ageing potential typical of Beaune’s Premiers Crus.

The Wine Advocate | RP 89-91
Published: Jan 31, 2023

Bursting with aromas of raspberries, sweet spices and deep soil tones, the 2021 Beaune 1er Cru du Château is medium-bodied, ample and charming, with lively acids, melting tannins and a saline finish. This high-quality, comparatively accessible bottling is always reliable, though I confess I'd love to see some of the great parcels that go into it as standalone cuvées.

James Suckling | JS 90
Published: Sep 1, 2023

An intense sage aroma is married to bright red berry fruit - redcurrant, raspberry and cranberry - plus a healthy dose of well-crafted tannins on the medium-bodied palate. Good length with some interesting savory character at the finish. Just about drinkable now, but a bit more time in bottle would help. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.

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Description: This Beaune red comes from five parcels, located in the prolongation of the famous Clos des Mouches and above the Aigrots. The clay-limestone sub-soil, with a predominance of clay, well suits the Pinot Noir which expresses itself here with richness, softness and refinement.
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Exposition: East
Soil of the appelation: Limestone and clay
Total surface of the appelation in production:2.36 hectares
Domain surface in production: 2.36 hectares

Tasting note: Delicate bouquet of red fruit combined with a pleasant touch of oak.
Rich, tender and refined mouth.
Food/wine pairing: White meat and poultry, grilled or in sauce
Serving temperature: Between 17C to 18C
Ageing potential: 3 to 5 years and more

Harvest: manual, in small cases of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each grape.
Vinification: Following total or partial destemming on the vintage, fermentation in small containers, gentle pressing ensure optimal vinification. Depending on the profile of the vintage, vatting lasts 14 to 16 days.
Maturing: 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels, with 20 to 30 % new oak.
Ageing: These wines enjoy the optimum ambient conditions in the cellars of the Bastions of the ancient Ch?teau de Beaune.