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-cuvees” express the richness of the finest terroirs of Burgundy in all their intensity and finesse.
In the lovely village of Fixin, in Côte de Nuits, south of Dijon, there, on 5 acres, is the tiny vineyard of "La Mazière." We have selected their great pinot noir for this Fixin "Cuvée Signature".
Village appellation made with grapes from the village of Fixin, in the Côte de Nuits, north of Gevrey Chambertin. The « La Mazière » vineyard covers 2.21 hectares
Varietal(s):
100% Pinot Noir
Winemaking:
15 months in oak barrels, with 25% of new oak. Two decanting
Visual Aspect:
Dark ruby with violet hints
Nose:
Slightly rustic, spices and woody flavours, red fruit brandy (kirsch)
Palate:
Full, racy, and chewy. Firm tannins, marked by the terroir
Food Pairing:
Charolais beef rib, or hare to match with the powerful and woody taste of this wine
