Source: October 2020 Week 2, The Wine Advocate; Issue Date: 15th Oct 2020 (RP-90)

The 2018 Pommard 1er Cru is showing nicely, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, smoked meats, plums and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a generous core of fruit, it concludes with a savory finish.
Drink Date 2022 - 2045

Source: Winemaker

TASTING NOTE: Fruity and musky aromas with just the right touch of oak. Structured and firm, this wine has a pronounced personality. Full-bodied in its youth, it softens with age. Good ageing potential.
FOOD/WINE PAIRING: Coq au vin, meat dishes in sauce, game.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 17?C to 18?C
AGEING POTENTIAL: 5 to 7 years and more

K N O W - H O W
SUPPLIES: Purchases of grapes are made through contracts with vine-growers, who make a commitment to respecting Bouchard P?re & Fils strict quality criteria. We pass on all our expertise so that the selection of the grapes conforms to our requirements.
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.

V I N E Y A R D
GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Noir
SOIL OF THE APPELLATION: Limestone with some iron traces
TOTAL SURFACE OF THE APPELLATION IN PRODUCTION:200 hectares