Tasting the white 2019s from Bouchard Pere et Fils

Bouchard Pere et Fils has done very well in 2019, and both the reds and whites seem to have drawn on the strengths of the vintage.

Bouchard does not necessarily produce the most extroverted and flamboyant wines. Therefore, a year like 2019 can be a match made in heaven for the venerable producer, as the energetic spark of the vintage kicks some extra life into the Bouchard wines.

The energy in both reds and whites is evident in the Bouchard wines – although the reds perhaps shine more than the whites. That said, I think its whites deserve much acclaim. I tasted the wines from tank and vat.

Tasting notes – Bouchard Pere et Fils white 2019s

Bouchard Pere et Fils Bourgogne Blanc 2019

Let me just say that the Bourgogne Blanc left me flabbergasted and rather shocked. I often, if not always, find it a good middle-of-the-road wine – 300,000 bottles are produced. But the 2019 is simply bursting with energy and mid-palate liveliness -relative to an average year, that is. It’s slightly reduced, and has some fine, balancing exotic notes. It’s not a grand cru, but it has lots of hedonistic intensity and joy. Chapeau to the Bouchard team. Well done!

(Drink From 2021) – Good (87) – Tasted 04/03/2021 –

Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune 2019

A new, very promising wine from re-grafted vines at the southern end of Beaune – village plot Les Prévoles. this is vivid and lively, with good energy in the mid-palate fruit, which is pure and very clear. A lesser wine than the Beaune du Chateau, in the end this is the better wine somehow, as the definition of the fruit is more distinct and the link to the terroir clearer. This is a very interesting, graceful wine.

(Drink From 2021) – Very Good (88p) – Tasted 04/03/2021 –

Latest tasting Notes for this producer

• Bouchard Pere et Fils, Beaune Greves l’Enfant Jesus 2017 May 3, 2019
• Bouchard Pere et Fils, Corton-Charlemagne 2017 May 1, 2019
• Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chevalier Montrachet 2017 April 25, 2019
• Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault Genevrieres 2016 July 8, 2018
• Bouchard Pere et Fils, Meursault Perrieres 2016 July 7, 2018
• Bouchard Pere et Fils, Beaune St. Landry 2016 July 7, 2018
• Bouchard Pere et Fils, Montrachet 2016 June 20, 2018
• Bouchard Pere et Fils, Bonnes Mares 2016 June 19, 2018
• Bouchard Pere et Fils, Chambertin Clos de Beze 2016 June 18, 2018
• Bouchard Pere et Fils, Montrachet 2014 June 15, 2018

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