Bouchard Pere & Fils, Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens
Fruit aromas combined with animal notes and an oaky touch on the nose. A rich, robust and intense wine with spicy and peppery notes, calling for a bit of patience to open up completely. Very good aging potential.
Winery: Bouchard Pere et FilsAppellation: Burgundy
Average age of vines: N/A
Farming Methods: Manual, in small cases of 13 kg. Careful manual sorting of each grape
Maturation: 12 to 14 months in French oak, with 30 to 40% new oak
Soil: Limestone with some iron deposits
Varietal: Pinot noir
Vineyard Orientation: East / Southeast
Vineyard Size: 0.42 ha