Some 2016's from Bouchard

2016 Bouchard Le Corton

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, strawberries, raspberries, detailed, some spices, nuanced, layered, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, detailed, playful, layered, raspberries, some peppery notes and liquorice, structured behind, long. 95

2016 Bouchard Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets Cuvée Carnot

Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some spices, light liquorice, raspberries and floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, elegant, detailed, spices, brightness of fruit yet quite tight and structured. Long. From the first vineyard bought by the Bouchard family in 1776. More vineyards bought in 1791 in Beaune most of which goes into Beaune du Château today. 92

2016 Bouchard Beaune 1er Cru Greves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, bright, nuanced, detailed, elegant nose, raspberries and a touch of exotic spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, anise, detailed, spices, layered, long. 94

2016 Bouchard Beaune 1er Cru Beaune du Château

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, fruity, fresh, detailed nose. Tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, fresh, spicy, bit leaner finish. 89

2016 Bouchard Nuits-Saint-Georges

Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, anise, elegant nose, lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some structure behind, good length. 88

2016 Bouchard Gevrey-Chambertin

Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, elegant fruity nose, some spices, peppery note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, spices, fresh and fruity, detailed, elegant village. 89

2016 Bouchard Monthelie

Bright ruby. Scented, raspberries, anise, floral, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, detailed with some texture in the finish. 87

2016 Bouchard Bourgogne Pinot Noir La Vigne

Bright ruby. Raspberries, light spices, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, leaner finish. 85

2016 Bouchard Chevalier-Montrachet

Pale lemon yellow. Floral, detailed, some orange blossoms, touch of lemon curd, lemons, touch of black tea and bergamot, minerals, spices and faintly smoky notes nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, detailed, playful, some smoky notes, lively, mouthwatering with concentration behind. Long. 97

2016 Bouchard Corton-Charlemagne

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, subdued flinty minerals, nuanced, bit tight, some vanilla and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, apples, lemons, detailed, elegant, playful, nuanced, some spices, layered, focused. Long. Very long. 96

2016 Bouchard Meursault 1er Cru Perrieres

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, citrus, candied lemons, vanilla, stone, flint, focused nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, lemons, detailed, elegant, nuanced, playful, layered, focused, playful, long. 95

2016 Bouchard Meursault 1er Cru Genévriers 

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, citrus, minerals, detailed, elegant, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, apples, lemons, minerals, detailed, nuanced, playful and detailed, layered, lovely creaminess in the finish with playfulness to support it. Long. 93

2016 Bouchard Beaune 1er Cru Beaune du Château

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some spices, pears nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, playful, spices, detailed, bit smoky finish, long if narrower finish. 90

2016 Bouchard Meursault

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, lighter nose, some pears. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, spices, elegant, playful, detailed, playful, lovely balance, long. 90

2016 Bouchard Macon Lugny Saint Pierre

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some pears, light peach note nose. Fresh acidity, apples, minerals, rounded, good length. 86

2016 Bouchard Bourgogne Chardonnay Reserve

Pale lemon yellow. Light apples nose, some pears. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant. Touch bitter finish. 84