What's Pressoir Drinking? Bouchard Père & Fils, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 1955 en magnum

by Daniel Johnnes
Wednesday, February 3, 2021

I haven't had very many memorable birth year wines. But this one stands out as one of the best I've tasted from that vintage and one of the most beguiling wines ever for that matter. It was served to me as a guest of Bouchard Pere et Fils at their residence (Chateau) in Beaune. Their collection of mature vintage wines remains unrivaled anywhere in Burgundy, with close to 2 million bottles in their cellar going back to 1846 (Meursault-Charmes which I was also lucky to taste). This Corton-Charlemagne, served from a magnum, drew gasps when opened as the color was light for its age with hints of gold highlights. The aroma is impossible to describe as it was different every time I brought the glass to my nose. Some of the adjectives bantered about were lemon zest confit, frangipane, orange marmalade, caramel, honey. It would vacillate between youthful floral notes and mature, aged white Burgundy. I have never experienced a kaleidoscope of aromas and flavors from a wine one would consider on the decline. This wine is alive and continuing to evolve just as a person (hopefully) becomes more complex and wise over time. Merci Bouchard Pere et Fils for sharing this magnificent bottle with us.

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July 14, 2020

By Jaime Dutton

Volnay Premier Cru Caillerets “Ancienne Cuvée Carnot” 2014, Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils

Happy Bastille Day!

Last night to celebrate we opened this beautiful expression of a Volnay Premier Cru from Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils.

The 2014 vintage is really singing right now and this wine did not disappoint. It showed elegance and fresh, mouth watering fruit, while the balance and depth confirmed this is a wine that can be enjoyed in the future as it takes on some age.

Frédéric Weber has been at the helm of the production at Bouchard Père et Fils since 2013 and the wines under Frédéric are not to be missed.

This Volnay Premier Cru Caillerets was the first vineyard purchased by the house in 1775 from the Carnot family. The cuvée name, “Ancienne Cuvée Carnot” references the name of the original landowners.