In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus 1er Cru, Beaune, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jasper Morris (JMo) — 91–94/100 · Inside Burgundy, 21/11/2031
This is a free draining soil, but deep enough that it did not dry out during the parched summer. Dark purple black, one of the more sunshine laden bouquets but with a joyous plump fruit on the palate refreshed at the back by a little useful acidity. Good length, no undue heat.
William Kelley (WK) — 92–94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 20/01/2022
Unfurling in the glass with aromas of blackberries and raspberries mingled with notions of warm spices, rose petals, orange rind and dark chocolate, the 2020 Beaune 1er Cru Les Gr'ves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus is medium to full-bodied, ample and concentrated, with a deep core of fruit that's framed by rich, powdery tannins and succulent acids. It's a terrific effort that should land toward the uppe…
Neal Martin (NM) — 91/100 · Vinous, 01/09/2024 · Drink 2024-2035
The 2020 Beaune Les Gr'ves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus 1er Cru has a perfumed nose, quite floral with a mixture of red and black fruit and a touch of wilted violet. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and a keen line of acidity. It's slightly granular in texture as it opens in the glass. Sea salt and hints of peppercorns are developing. It has a moderate length with just…