Beaune Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus 1er Cru 2005 Bouchard Père et Fils

Region: Côte de Beaune              Vintage: 2005

Appellation: Beaune 1er Cru      Grape: Pinot Noir

Producer: Philippe Prost              Format: 75cl                      

Les Grèves overlooks the medieval city of Beaune and lies between Les Teurons and Les Toussaints. This is the largest premier cru vineyard in

Beaune with more than 30 hectares under vine including Bouchard Père's monopole L'Enfant Jesus. Ideally positioned mid-slope with an east

to south-easterly aspect the wines are noted for their elegance and balance. Les Grèves takes its name from "graviers" small pebbles or sandy

gravel found here in the clay-limestone soils.

A distinctly more elegant and higher-toned nose introduces rich, full, pliant and refined flavors that possess outstanding depth on the ripe,

balanced, pure and sublimely harmonious finish. A terrific Beaune and highly recommended.

Tasted: Apr 01, 2007 / Score: 93 / Sweet spot. Outstanding.

Allen Meadows, Burghound.com