Bouchard Père & Fils : Beaune 1er cru "Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jésus" Domaine 2015

Lush and vibrant, exuding cherry and blueberry flavors, this ripe red is inviting yet deceptive in terms of structure. The tannins are wrapped in flesh and fruit for now, but should provide support over the next 10 to 15 years. Best from 2020 through 2033. 150 cases imported.

Unusually deep in colour, with a brooding nose of intense black fruits. Broad and fleshy, opulent and flamboyant, but also spicy and lively, showing energy and finesse. The tannins are ripe but still chewy. Complex, sturdy, very long. Biodynamic.

A 3.9-hectare plot in the center of Beaune-Grèves 1er Cru. A very impressive array of raspberries and red cherries, as well as pastry notes and young leather. Very fresh. The palate has terrific depth and detail, saturated plush fruits. A long red-cherry finish. Drink or hold.

Bright, dark red. Pure, perfumed aromas of blackberry, menthol, violet and licorice, with a note of blood orange emerging with air. Rich, tactile, seamless and deep; a seriously ripe but vibrant wine with strong medicinal reserve to its densely packed flavors of black cherry, dark berries, spices, licorice and mineral notes. Darker in profile than Clos de la Mousse and distinctly firmer and more structured than that wine; no easy sweetness in this zesty Beaune. Finishes with a serious dusting of fine-grained tannins that reach the front teeth. Still a bit youthfully withdrawn, this wine will need at least a few years in bottle to expand. But a very strong vintage for this cuvée—and built for a graceful evolution in bottle.

Endowed with a beautiful, dense and deep texture, with sap and élevage that suits it well, this wine stands out in the range. Give it time to come together.