Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Bouchard |
Label Name: | Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Suchots |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94 (2013) and Burghound ~91–93 for Bouchard Les Suchots in similar reviews; generally favourable reviews from Burgundy specialists
Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black cherry, plum and wild berries with spice, licorice and dark chocolate notes; medium-bodied, fine-grained firm tannins, minerality and a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, grilled beef, game, mushroom risotto, aged cow cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised short ribs, teriyaki beef, shiitake mushroom stir-fries.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; partial destemming; fermentations in vats with gentle extraction; élevage 12–14 months in French oak (approx. 40–50% new).
Vineyard Info
Bouchard Père & Fils is a historic Beaune négociant-domaine founded in the 18th century (origins c.1731), owning many Premier and Grand Cru holdings and cellars in the Château de Beaune.