Bouchard Aine Beaune Clos Du Roi 1Er Cru 17

Description

Since 1750, Bouchard Aine & Fils is devoted to the excellence and renown of the region’s noble grapes. The 18th-century Hotel du Conseiller du Roy in Beaune houses the cellars where is perpetuated, generation after generation, the tradition of quality, elegance and prestige in selecting and making fine Burgundy wines.Food and wine pairing For its full-bodied structure and powerfull aromas, this wine pairs perfectly with game meats or aged soft cheeses such as Epoisses, Soumaintrain or Maroilles.Serving suggestions Ideally serve between 15C and 17C 59-63F.Origins The Terroir de Bourgogne range is a selection of reputed single vineyards Villages, Premier and Grand Crus from Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune principally. They are produced in very limited quantities, as a sign of the special care we put into their production.This village appellation takes its name from the town of Beaune. It covers about 410 hectares, of which 77% are rated Premier Cru. The main characteristic of the vineyards is its location, for all the vines grow on the East slope of the Montagne de Beaune litterally Beaune mountain. The wines of the appellation are mostly reds 88% that are renowned since the beginning of the Middle-Age for their quality.This 13-acre Premier Cru vineyard is located at the northern end of Beaune, and grows on well-drained low slopes covered with rocks. It is an early climat which produces beautifully ripe grapes and full-bodied fruity wines with silky tannins. The Clos du Roi holds its name from History facts; it refers to the period when King Louis XI annexed the plot and declared it his property when Charles The Bold died in 1477. In addition, the Climat bears the name Clos for it still hold traces of the stone walls that enclosed originally the plot.Vinification and maturing Fermented in oak vats and barrel aged. – Bouchard Aine et Fils