Wines Côte de Beaune Villages Château Beaune (Bouchard Père & Fils) - Du Château - 2021

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Château Beaune (Bouchard Père & Fils) 2021 Côte de Beaune Villages Rouge is a classic Burgundy wine reflecting the elegance and finesse of its region. Made predominantly from Pinot Noir, as is traditional in this part of France, the wine is marked by its vibrant garnet colour and delicate yet expressive bouquet. The 2021 vintage is characterised by its freshness and precise fruit notes, thanks in part to a cooler growing season. Expect aromas of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, and floral hints such as violet and rose, underpinned by subtle earthy and spicy undertones. On the palate, the wine is supple with fine tannins, well-balanced acidity and a lingering, mineral-driven finish, reflecting careful vinification and the expertise of Bouchard Père & Fils, a house that has been mastering Burgundy wines for centuries.

The Côte de Beaune, in the southern part of Burgundy, is globally renowned for its exceptional terroirs for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The region’s vineyards, gently sloping and dominated by limestone soils mixed with clay and marl, give the wines a distinctive minerality and refinement. The climate, semi-continental with cool winters and warm summers, allows for slow, steady ripening and preserves the natural acidity of the grapes. Burgundy’s winemaking history traces back over a thousand years, with meticulous vineyard management and respect for terroir at the heart of every bottle.

For pairing, this wine’s freshness and bright fruit character make it versatile. It pairs beautifully with classic French dishes such as coq au vin, duck breast with cherries, or a simple roast chicken with herbs. Regional cheeses like Époisses and Comté also make excellent companions, while the wine’s vibrant acidity stands up well to dishes featuring mushrooms or truffles.

For optimal enjoyment, serve slightly cool at around 15-16°C. A brief decanting of 30 minutes will help the wine open up and reveal its full aromatic complexity. Enjoy this Côte de Beaune Villages within the next 5-7 years for its lively fruit, or hold a little longer for greater nuance and depth.