Bouchard Père & Fils Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru 2017
Rich and long-lived pinot noir from Burgundy
Bouchard Père & Fils Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru 2017 is an intense and robust pinot noir, with good aging potential, born from one of the most esteemed terroirs in Burgundy.
Consumption features
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Pinot Noir
Type of barrel
French oak barrels (between 30% and 40% new)
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
12-14 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13.00
General Information
Due to its uniqueness and quality, the climat of Les Rugiens-Hauts is one of the most renowned in Pommard, a region in Burgundy known as a prime area for red wine production. Since 1853, the centuries-old winery Bouchard Père & Fils has owned a small plot of just half a hectare in this famous vineyard, from which originates Bouchard Père & Fils Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru 2016, the magnificent Pinot Noir that the Club brings to you.
The spectacular cellars of the Château de Beaune, a fortress built in the 15th century, provide the perfect natural environmental conditions for aging the wines of Bouchard Père & Fils. Specifically, Bouchard Père & Fils Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru 2016, after vinification—which included the gentle pressing of hand-selected grapes and fermentation in small vats for 15 to 20 days—was aged in its underground stillness in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months. Over time, this process gave rise to a superb Burgundy with limited production and remarkable aging potential, which pairs exquisitely with game dishes (wild boar, venison) and red meats in sauce.
The spectacular cellars of the Château de Beaune, a fortress built in the 15th century, provide the perfect natural environmental conditions for aging the wines of Bouchard Père & Fils. Specifically, Bouchard Père & Fils Pommard Les Rugiens Premier Cru 2016, after vinification—which included the gentle pressing of hand-selected grapes and fermentation in small vats for 15 to 20 days—was aged in its underground stillness in French oak barrels for 12 to 14 months. Over time, this process gave rise to a superb Burgundy with limited production and remarkable aging potential, which pairs exquisitely with game dishes (wild boar, venison) and red meats in sauce.
Tasting notes
On the nose, fruity aromas dominate, combined with animal notes and a touch of oak.
On the palate, spicy notes (pepper) stand out, showing robustness, intensity, and richness.
On the palate, spicy notes (pepper) stand out, showing robustness, intensity, and richness.
The winery
Winery
The French commune of Beaune has been home, since 1731, to Bouchard Père & Fils, one of the oldest maisons in the Burgundy region. The property boasts a castle built by Louis XI in 1482 and one of the most impressive winegrowing heritages in the area: 130 hectares of vineyards in the legendary Côte d’Or, 12 of which are Grand Cru and another 74 Premier Cru.
Combining tradition with the latest technical advancements, the winery has managed to preserve its essence and the exceptional quality of its wines, making them indispensable references of Burgundy. Diversity is another hallmark of Bouchard Père & Fils, reflected in the different appellations under which it produces its creations, including Chevalier-Montrachet, Montrachet, Corton, Corton-Charlemagne, Meursault Genevriêres, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chassage-Montrachet, and Beaune.
Combining tradition with the latest technical advancements, the winery has managed to preserve its essence and the exceptional quality of its wines, making them indispensable references of Burgundy. Diversity is another hallmark of Bouchard Père & Fils, reflected in the different appellations under which it produces its creations, including Chevalier-Montrachet, Montrachet, Corton, Corton-Charlemagne, Meursault Genevriêres, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chassage-Montrachet, and Beaune.