Beautiful shades of intense ruby. Distinguished by smoky notes and stone fruit such as cherry and plum. Beautiful freshness in the mouth, aromatic with a dominant red berry profile and notes of undergrowth and mushrooms; balanced wine with precise tannins. Vinification in open tanks with temperature control at 28/30 °C with punching down. Ageing in oak barrels (30% new barrels) for 14 to 16 months.

Located in the Côte de Nuits, the vineyard is situated between Dijon and Gevrey-Chambertin, directly extending the Marsannay appellation area. Facing East-Southeast, the vineyards are located on a predominantly clay-limestone soil with a local presence of white marl. The producer has existed for almost 200 years, purchased by the Bichot family in 1955. It is based in Beaune – the ‘capital’ of Burgundy wines – where it has developed long lasting relationships with its partner growers, with some spanning decades. Jean Bouchard’s wines represent every terroir across Burgundy, from Chablis to Mâconnais, and are vinified in-house by a team of oenologists, who aim to express the character of each grape variety and vintage.

Classic pairing: Burgundy snails. Unusual pairing: Lobster and sage ravioli.