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It was in 1731 that Michel BOUCHARD founded the House of Bouchard Père et Fils, a very old House of Bourgogne wines whose traditions have been perpetuated over 9 generations and for more than 280 years.
Since 1775, the House of Bouchard has acquired parcel after parcel of Domaine which to this day covers 130 hectares of which only 12 are legally classified as Grands Crus at the very top of the qualitative hierarchy of Bourgognes. This Domaine includes parcels of vines called "climat" with mythical names: Montrachet, Corton-Charlemagne, Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus, Bonnes-mares, Meursault Perrières...
1820: Bernard BOUCHARD buys the site of the former Château of Beaune, a royal fortress built in the fifteenth century, to store his wines in cellars 10 meters deep, which still houses today a unique collection of about 2000 bottles of the nineteenth century.
Traditions and Modernity could be the motto of this House which invested in 2005 in an efficient working tool, the Saint Vincent vat house in Savigny-lès-Beaune, based 5 meters underground thus allowing the grapes by gravitation to naturally access the 138 maceration vats or the presses. The wines are then aged in wood in a cellar with a capacity of 4000 barrels.
By draconian sorting, the harvest of Domaine is done manually in small boxes, by total or partial destemming according to the vintage, in soft pressing and the fermentation is done in small containers ensuring an optimal vinification. Depending on the profile of the vintage, the vatting can last from 15 to 20 days, then the maturation is carried out for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with a variable proportion of new barrels.
Produced from a rigorous selection of Chardonnays grown on parcels with east-southwest exposure, this wine comes from an appellation covering around 280 hectares in production, of which 5.83 hectares are farmed by Domaine.
From the very first nose, the wine seduces with its generous aromatic expression, elegantly blending notes of ripe fruit and fresh flowers. On the palate, we find the same perfumed intensity, carried by a full, mellow body, without ever going overboard. The balance is precise, supported by a discreet freshness that structures the whole. This white wine is easily digestible yet opulent, giving it good potential to evolve over five years or more.
It goes particularly well with fish or poultry accompanied by creamy sauces, served at an ideal temperature of between 12 and 14°C.
The grapes are harvested by hand, in small 13 kg crates, in order to pRéserver preserve the integrity of the berries. Each bunch is then carefully sorted. Pressing takes place in two stages: first, the free-run juice is evacuated, followed by a slow, progressive pressing lasting around two hours. Aging lasts 8 to 10 months in French oak barrels, with up to 10% new oak depending on the vintage. A further 2 to 3 months in stainless steel vats helps refine the balance before bottling. Finally, the wine is aged in the historic Bastions cellars of the former Château of Beaune, where natural temperature and hygrometry conditions favor slow, harmonious aging.
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Founded in 1971, the Club Trésors de Champagne is a very exclusive circle that brings together 25 of the region’s finest artisan winemakers. United by a love for their terroir, respect for traditional craftsmanship, and a vision for the future, these exceptional winemakers have been rigorously selected for the excellence of their work. Membership in the club is granted only upon sponsorship by one or more existing members.
For them, champagne is not just a celebratory drink; it is a unique story told through every bottle.
The “Spécial Club” cuvée
Being a member of this highly exclusiveclub allows winemakers to produce a unique, vintage-dated prestige cuvée: the Spécial Club. Recognized as the ultimate symbol of their expertise, this cuvée undergoes a rigorous process to ensure impeccable quality.
To earn this coveted “label,” each bottle must pass through rigorous stages:
