Bouchard Beaune Clos Landry

It is on the site of this remarkable vineyard that we find the oldest traces of the Chardonnay variety in Beaune. Quite a rarity in this Pinot Noir territory. Before it was given the appellation of Clos Saint-Landry this vineyard appeared under the name of Tielandry meaning the estate of a certain Landry. It then became the property of the abbey of Maizieres before the purchase by Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard in 1791. Since then Bouchard Pere & Fils has preciously kept the monopoly of this white Premier Cru of 1.98 hectares. TASTING NOTE: Suave aromas of fruit and flowers harmoniously blended with just the right touch of oak. This is a rich wine with expressive aromas and extraordinary smoothness. Good ageing potential. HARVEST: Manual in small cases of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each grape VINIFICATION: The pressing takes place in two phases: evacuation of the first juice then pressing in two-hourly cycles. MATURING: 9 to 10 months in French oak with up