Bouchard Pere & Fils
'Beaune du Chateau' Premier Cru Blanc
Beaune
2020

The producer

Bouchard Père & Fils, established in 1731, is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine producers in Burgundy, France. Located in Beaune, the heart of the Côte d'Or, this historic estate has a rich heritage that spans nearly three centuries. Over the years, Bouchard Père & Fils has built an impressive portfolio, owning over 130 hectares of vineyards, including 12 Grand Cru and 74 Premier Cru sites, some of the most revered in the region. The estate is renowned for its meticulous winemaking and dedication to expressing the unique terroirs of Burgundy, producing both red and white wines of exceptional quality. Their wines, particularly those from Beaune and other esteemed appellations, are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and ability to age gracefully, making Bouchard Père & Fils a cornerstone of Burgundy’s winemaking tradition.

The wine

Bouchard Père & Fils 'Beaune du Château' Premier Cru Blanc is a refined white Burgundy crafted from a selection of Bouchard’s premier cru vineyard sites around Beaune. Made exclusively from Chardonnay, this wine embodies the elegance and complexity of the Côte de Beaune terroir. The limestone-rich soils contribute to its bright acidity and minerality, while Bouchard’s winemaking techniques—such as fermentation and aging in French oak—bring a subtle creaminess and depth to the palate. Expect flavors of ripe citrus, white flowers, and hints of toasted almond, with a balanced, rounded finish. This Premier Cru Blanc is both versatile and age-worthy, offering an excellent example of the finesse and quality of Burgundy’s white wines.

We choose our wines based on a range of criteria (see how we choose our wines) of which critic scores is just one. Rather than simply highlight the best score to promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a 92/100 average critic score or better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add individual critic scores to our website in the future.