{"product_id":"bouchard-pere-fils-beaune-clos-de-la-mousse-premier-cru-2021-750ml","title":"Bouchard Pere \u0026 Fils Beaune Clos De La Mousse Premier Cru 2021 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A beautiful Premier Cru Burgundy with fragrant red berries, silky tannins and elegant savoury depth.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouchard Père \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAroma:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry, with delicate violet, dried herbs, subtle earthiness and gentle oak spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and refined, with lingering cherry fruit, gentle spice and a delicate savoury character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a wonderful wine to enjoy with roast duck, particularly with a cherry sauce, or a beautifully cooked roast chicken with mushrooms and herbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also works beautifully with slow roasted lamb, pork tenderloin, mushroom risotto or a traditional French beef bourguignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a simpler occasion, try it alongside aged Comté, Gruyère or a selection of good French cheeses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout The Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils is one of Burgundy's oldest and most respected wine houses, established in Beaune in 1731.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClos 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouchard 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 vintage highlights the more delicate side of Burgundy, delivering freshness, fragrant fruit and the savoury complexity that makes mature Pinot Noir so rewarding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils Clos de la Mousse 2021 is entering a lovely drinking stage, with its fresh red fruit and fine tannins already showing beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's also enough structure to reward careful cellaring through to approximately 2034.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith further bottle age, expect more complex earthy, forest floor and savoury spice characters to emerge as the youthful fruit gradually softens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClos de la Mousse is one of Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils' historic monopole vineyards, with a documented history stretching back more than 800 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts Premier Cru classification, single ownership and long association with one of Burgundy's great wine houses make it particularly appealing to collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 vintage also received excellent recognition, including 92 points from James Suckling and 92 points from Wine Spectator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Burgundy lovers looking for a traditional Beaune Premier Cru with genuine history and elegant ageing potential, this is a very worthwhile bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beaune Clos de la Mousse Premier Cru Monopole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beaune Premier Cru AOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clos de la Mousse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Premier Cru Monopole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Bodied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Sweetness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elegant, Silky \u0026amp; 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