2022 Bouchard Beaune 1er Cru Clos Saint-Landry (Monopole)

"What a fantastic nose of apricot, Amalfi lemon and fresh pineapple! Rich and mouth-filling, but also gentle and subtle, this is a great white Beaune! Deep and velvety on the medium- to full-bodied palate, which is so polished and even. So delicious already, but there’s good aging potential, too. From a 1.88 hectare parcel with yellow marl soil that was the first place in Beaune that white wine production was recorded in the 13th century. Drink or hold."

"The wine from Bouchard’s Clos Saint-Landry monopole near the southern edge of the Beaune appellation is sometimes slow to open, but in 2022, there is an alluringly forward aromas of pear and hazelnut with accents of white flowers and salty minerals. The texture is broad and rich, with balanced acidity and good length. The nearly two hectares of vines have been planted to Chardonnay since time immemorial; the result is among the classic wines of the house and richly merits a bit of time in bottle before opening." Drink 2027 - 2055