Michel Bouzereau Beaune 1er Cru Les Vignes Franches 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Bouzereau
Label Name:
 
Beaune 1er Cru Les Vignes Franches
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Beaune, Côte de Beaune (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
5% and vinification of ~12 months oak (30% new)

Tasting Note
Aromas of morello cherry, black raspberry, violets, and forest floor with spice and subtle cocoa. Medium-bodied with lively acidity, silky yet present tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: beef bourguignon, roast duck, venison, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or soy‑glazed pork belly, Korean bulgogi, shiitake/duck hotpot, mushroom-based noodle dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; traditional fermentation with full malolactic conversion; aged ~12 months in French oak (≈30% new), followed by months in tank. Sustainable/organic-influenced vineyard practices.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Bouzereau, based in Meursault, is a family estate (seven generations). Jean‑Baptiste runs ~10–12 ha; Les Vignes Franches parcel ~0.5 ha on red clay below the Beaune escarpment.