In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus 1er Cru, Beaune, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Drinking window: 2027–2033. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Neal Martin (NM) — 91–93/100 · Vinous, 01/11/2022 · Drink 2024-2040
The 2021 Beaune Les Gr'ves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus 1er Cru is on sandier soil than the rest of Les Gr'ves. This is more complex on the nose by comparison, a touch more tension, and with greater sapidity. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip, quite firm tannins, good backbone. A solid Beaune Gr'ves with a welcome dash of black pepper on the finish. There's a tangible difference in qualit…
Jasper Morris (JMo) — 91–94/100 · Inside Burgundy, 01/11/2022 · Drink 2027-2033
Medium deep purple. A little oak almost masking the slight reduction. Clears up and integrates, bringing a darker raspberry fruit. A certain sucrosity on the palate followed by the typical firm tannins which make this wine a vin de garde in most vintages. This is really quite backward and should keep well. Drink from 2027-2033. Tasted: November 2022