Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru bottle

With our "Cuvée Signature" wines, you enter the world of premium Burgundy wines proudly signed by Bouchard Aîné & Fils. Characteristic features of these wines include year-round monitoring of individual vineyards, low yields and limited bottling runs. A showcase for Bouchard Aîne & Fils, Cuvée Signature is the ultimate expression of our style and know-how. These “micro-cuvées” express the richness of the finest terroirs of Burgundy in all their intensity and finesse.

A Côte de Nuits appellation harvested in the delimited areas of the village of Morey-Saint-Denis classified as "Grand Cru", the most distinguished of Burgundian appellations. Grand Cru wines come from the best plots in their particular commune and represent only 1% of Burgundy wines. The "Clos de la Roche" appellation extends over 41.7 acres.

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October 1, 2016 | Wine & Spirits
Scents of fruity forest mushrooms and woodland herbs gives this the feel of dappled light. The the tannins close off the light completely with their concentrated power. The flavors are simple and rooty, focused mostly on tannins, hinting at black raspberry fruit along with initial aromatic complexity that should gain with time in the cellar.
  • Winemaking

    Vinification in wooden vats followed by maturing in barrels for 12 months with 35% new oak.

  • Nose

    Complex, with aromas of red and black fruits, and some pepper.

  • Palate

    Very well structured, powerful, with well present tannins that will soften with time.

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