Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune Clos De La Mousse Premier Cru 2021 750ml

"A beautiful Premier Cru Burgundy with fragrant red berries, silky tannins and elegant savoury depth."

Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune Clos de la Mousse Premier Cru 2021 is a lovely example of traditional red Burgundy from one of the region's most historic wine houses. Made entirely from Pinot Noir, this is a wine that combines generous cherry and raspberry fruit with delicate floral notes, subtle spice and a beautifully smooth texture.

The cooler 2021 vintage has brought a particularly elegant character to this wine, with lovely freshness and fine tannins rather than sheer richness. There's plenty of complexity, but nothing feels overdone.

If you enjoy good Pinot Noir, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore Premier Cru Burgundy from a historic vineyard with a fascinating story. It's already showing beautifully and has the structure to develop further with a few more years in the cellar.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry, with delicate violet, dried herbs, subtle earthiness and gentle oak spice.

Palate: Supple and beautifully balanced, with juicy red berry fruit, hints of rhubarb and savoury spice. Fine, velvety tannins and fresh acidity give the wine an elegant structure, while subtle earthy notes add complexity.

Finish: Long and refined, with lingering cherry fruit, gentle spice and a delicate savoury character.

Serving Suggestions

This is a wonderful wine to enjoy with roast duck, particularly with a cherry sauce, or a beautifully cooked roast chicken with mushrooms and herbs.

It also works beautifully with slow roasted lamb, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto or a traditional French beef bourguignon.

For a simpler occasion, try it alongside aged Comté, Gruyère or a selection of good French cheeses.

About The Winery

Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy's oldest and most respected wine houses, established in Beaune in 1731.

Over nearly three centuries, the domaine has assembled an extraordinary collection of vineyards across the Côte d'Or, including some of Burgundy's most celebrated Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites.

Clos de la Mousse is a particularly interesting part of this history. Records of the vineyard date back to 1220, making it one of Beaune's historic vineyard sites.

Bouchard completed its acquisition of Clos de la Mousse in 1872, and today it remains a monopole, meaning the entire Premier Cru vineyard is owned by a single producer.

Located in Beaune, within Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, this historic walled vineyard is known for producing Pinot Noir with generous red fruit, elegant structure and a particularly supple texture.

The 2021 vintage highlights the more delicate side of Burgundy, delivering freshness, fragrant fruit and the savoury complexity that makes mature Pinot Noir so rewarding.

Cellaring Potential

Bouchard Père & Fils Clos de la Mousse 2021 is entering a lovely drinking stage, with its fresh red fruit and fine tannins already showing beautifully.

There's also enough structure to reward careful cellaring through to approximately 2034.

With further bottle age, expect more complex earthy, forest floor and savoury spice characters to emerge as the youthful fruit gradually softens.

Collector's Note

Clos de la Mousse is one of Bouchard Père & Fils' historic monopole vineyards, with a documented history stretching back more than 800 years.

Its Premier Cru classification, single ownership and long association with one of Burgundy's great wine houses make it particularly appealing to collectors.

The 2021 vintage also received excellent recognition, including 92 points from James Suckling and 92 points from Wine Spectator.

For Burgundy lovers looking for a traditional Beaune Premier Cru with genuine history and elegant ageing potential, this is a very worthwhile bottle.

Details

Producer: Bouchard Père & Fils
Wine: Beaune Clos de la Mousse Premier Cru Monopole
Vintage: 2021
Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Appellation: Beaune Premier Cru AOC
Vineyard: Clos de la Mousse
Classification: Premier Cru Monopole
Country: France
Bottle Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Wine Body: Medium Bodied
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Wine Style: Elegant, Silky & Savoury Red Burgundy
James Suckling Rating: 92 Points
Wine Spectator Rating: 92 Points