Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune Clos-St-Landry Premier Cru 2017 750ml
A refined and expressive Beaune Premier Cru Chardonnay from a historic monopole vineyard, Clos Saint-Landry delivers an elegant balance of richness and finesse. Aromas of acacia, white flowers, and lemon verbena unfold into layers of ripe peach, citrus peel, hazelnut, and subtle toasted brioche. The palate is smooth and layered, combining a lush texture with fresh acidity and fine mineral precision. Delicate oak integration supports the wine’s structure, leading to a long, harmonious, and gently spiced finish.
Wine Spectator | WS 92
Published: Jun 30, 2019
A floral aroma of acacia and linden blossom announces this delicate yet rich white. The white flower, lemon verbena and spice flavors are subtle, meshing seamlessly with the lush texture. Shows fine harmony overall, with a long finish. Drink now through 2024. 73 cases imported.
The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Published: Jan. 2019
A refined Beaune Premier Cru Chardonnay showing ripe orchard fruit, citrus peel, hazelnut richness, and subtle oak influence, with a smooth, layered palate and elegant structure.
James Suckling | JS 91
Published: Jan 23, 2019
This has a wealth of peach and gently nutty notes with a smooth array of fresh bread and hazelnut biscuits on the palate. Good freshness here with yellow peach to close. Drink now.
Vivino | Vivino 4.2
Suave aromas harmoniously blended with just the right touch of oak. This is a rich wine with expressive aromas and extraordinary smoothness. Good ageing potential.
Bouchard-pereetfils.com
It is on the site of this remarkable vineyard that we find the oldest traces of the Chardonnay variety in Beaune. Quite a rarity in this Pinot Noir territory. Before it was given the appellation of Clos Saint-Landry, this vineyard appeared under the name of Tielandry, meaning the estate of a certain Landry. It then became the property of the abbey of Maizieres before the purchase by Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard in 1791. Since then, Bouchard Pere & Fils has preciously kept the monopoly of this white Premier Cru of 1.98 hectares.
TASTING NOTE: Suave aromas of fruit and flowers harmoniously blended with just the right touch of oak. This is a rich wine with expressive aromas and extraordinary smoothness. Good ageing potential.
FOOD/WINE PAIRING: Fish and poultry with fairly spicy sauces.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 12C to 14C
AGEING POTENTIAL: 5 to 7 years and more
HARVEST: manual, in small cases of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each grape.
VINIFICATION: The pressing takes place in two phases: evacuation of the first juice, then pressing in two-hourly cycles.
MATURING: 9 to 10 months in French oak, with up to 15% new oak, depending on the vintage, and for 3 to 4 months in stainless steel vats.
AGEING: The cellars of the Bastions of the ancient Chateau de Beaune offer natural ambient conditions that are perfectly adapted to ageing the Premiers Crus.
GRAPE VARIETY: Chardonnay
EXPOSITION: Southeast
SOIL OF THE APPELATION: Limestone and clay with marls
TOTAL SURFACE OF THE APPELATION IN PRODUCTION:1.98 hectares
DOMAIN SURFACE IN PRODUCTION: 1.98 hectares