Bouchard Pere & Fils Saint-Aubin Premier Cru 2020 750ml

"A refined Premier Cru white Burgundy with ripe stone fruit, subtle oak and beautiful mineral freshness."

Bouchard Père & Fils Saint Aubin Premier Cru 2020 is a lovely example of why this little corner of Burgundy deserves more attention. Sitting close to the famous vineyards of Puligny Montrachet and Chassagne Montrachet, Saint Aubin produces some outstanding Chardonnay, often offering excellent value compared with its better known neighbours.

The 2020 vintage has a beautiful combination of ripe peach, fresh citrus, gentle toasted nuts and that distinctive mineral character you expect from quality white Burgundy. There's richness and texture, but the acidity keeps everything fresh and elegant.

If you enjoy premium Chardonnay with a little bottle age, this is a particularly appealing wine. It's had time to develop some extra complexity while retaining the fruit and freshness that make good Burgundy so enjoyable.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: White peach, ripe pear and lemon zest, with delicate white flowers, toasted hazelnut and subtle flinty notes.

Palate: Generous stone fruit and citrus flavours with a silky, rounded texture. Gentle oak adds hints of roasted almond and spice, while fine acidity and chalky minerality provide excellent balance.

Finish: Long and elegant, with lingering citrus, toasted nuts and a lovely mineral freshness.

Serving Suggestions

This is a wonderful Chardonnay to enjoy with seafood, particularly seared scallops, grilled lobster, roast barramundi or prawns with garlic butter.

It's equally good with roast chicken, mushroom risotto, creamy seafood pasta or a good chicken and leek pie.

For a simpler pairing, try it with aged Comté or Gruyère. The wine has enough richness to complement these cheeses without losing its lovely freshness.

About The Winery

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

With almost three centuries of winemaking history, Bouchard has developed an outstanding reputation for its collection of vineyards and its traditional expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from across the Côte d'Or.

Saint Aubin is located in the Côte de Beaune, close to the celebrated villages of Puligny Montrachet and Chassagne Montrachet.

Although it doesn't always attract the same attention as its famous neighbours, Saint Aubin is particularly well regarded for its Premier Cru Chardonnay. The village's limestone rich slopes produce wines with excellent natural acidity, mineral character and impressive ageing potential.

Bouchard's Saint Aubin Premier Cru brings together fruit from selected Premier Cru vineyards, capturing the elegance and freshness of this distinctive appellation.

The warm 2020 Burgundy vintage delivered excellent fruit concentration, giving the wine lovely generosity while retaining the precision and balance that make quality white Burgundy so appealing.

Cellaring Potential

Bouchard Père & Fils Saint Aubin Premier Cru 2020 is entering an attractive stage of its development, with youthful citrus and stone fruit beginning to take on more complex toasted and savoury notes.

It's a wine I'd be very happy to open now, particularly if you enjoy Chardonnay with some bottle age.

With careful storage, it should continue developing through to approximately 2030, gaining additional nutty and honeyed complexity while retaining its mineral character.

Collector's Note

Saint Aubin has become increasingly popular among Burgundy enthusiasts looking for premium Chardonnay without the prices associated with some of the region's more famous appellations.

This 2020 Premier Cru offers an appealing combination of an excellent Burgundy vintage, a historic producer and several years of bottle development.

For lovers of white Burgundy, it's a worthwhile addition to the cellar and an opportunity to explore one of the Côte de Beaune's highly regarded Chardonnay appellations.

Details

Producer: Bouchard Père & Fils
Wine: Saint Aubin Premier Cru
Vintage: 2020
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Saint Aubin, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Appellation: Saint Aubin Premier Cru AOC
Country: France
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Body: Medium Bodied
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Wine Style: Elegant, Textural & Mineral White Burgundy