Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune Greves Vignes de L'Enfant Jesus 2002

The Cote du Beaune is located at the southern end of the Cote d'or in Burgundy which accounts for the majority of top class wines in the world, especially if you want to drink Chardonnay. The land in this region is home to limestone with scarp joining the team.  These components allow the vines to take mineral nutrients from the limestone while the scarp provides brilliant drainage forcing the vines to work hard.

Here is a diagram outlining scarp

Image from Scarp Formation

Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune Greves Vignes de L'Enfant Jesus 2002

Ultra light and earthy with hints of raspberry unfolding from the glass after the wine is poured.  I have never tasted Baby Jesus but I was expecting something with a little extra depth of flavour. Don't get me wrong this is a lovely wine that effortlessly flows over my tongue but the flavours of forest floor and sautéed mushrooms mixed with spice seem to disappear from my mid palate.  Now 2002 wasn't a great vintage so I'm going to put this down to vintage conditions.  A lovely Pinot Noir that is just out of its price range. 

Alcohol: 13.5%
Price: $180
Rated: 89
Drink: Now - 2018
Importer: Domaine Wine Shippers