Wine Gevrey-Chambertin 1-er Cru AOC Les Cazetiers 2006
Tasting Notes
The wine has a beautiful ruby color.
The rich taste wine with good structure and potential. Long aftertaste and bright tannins.
The wine has aromas of red and black fruits, complemented by hints of oak and light tones of animals.
The wine goes well with game dishes, meat and flavored cheeses.
Interesting Facts
Gevrey-Chambertin "Les Cazetiers" - is a wonderful wine, rich, rich and strong enough, it reveals the true perfection. Grapes for wine production going to the vineyard "Les Cazetiers", which is considered the most famous and outstanding 1-er Cru economy. Harvesting by hand in small boxes. Fermentation is carried out in small containers, and can last from 12-15 days, depending on the vintage. Kept wine in new (60-85%) of French oak barrels for 12-18 months. Storage capacity Gevrey-Chambertin Les Kazeter is 8-10 years.
In 1731, Michel Bouchard, a trader from Dauphin, has decided to set up business in Volne. Together with his son Joseph, he began to resell the wine in barrels. In 1775, Joseph Bouchard gets a first portion of vineyards located in Volne and house in Bonn. But farming Bouchard Pere e Fiss was seriously expand only while driving his son Joseph, Antoine Philibert Bouchard. In 1789, during the French Revolution happened division of vineyards in Burgundy. At this time, most of the vineyards owned by the clergy, they were confiscated and put up for sale. Antoine took the opportunity to expand the domain. In 1791, the vineyards belonging to the abbey Mezer in Bonn, including the Clos Saint-Landry, Avo and Tёron were sold Bouchard Pere e Fiss. Since that time, the Clos Saint-Landry became a monopoly, it means that the family is the master of all Bouchard vinogradnika.V 1820 Bernard Bouchard bought the former royal fortress built by King Louis XI. Since then, the walls of this fortress kept the great house wine Bouchard Père e Fiss.
Throughout the 20th century, Bouchard focused on expanding its economy. And, despite the fact that Bouchard Pere & Fils, like any other business in France, faced with all the dramas of the 20th century (the First World War, the crisis 30s, World War II), they retained possession, collected nine generations. On the eve of the First World War, has been around for 200 years, the House of Bouchard Pere e Fiss owned a beautiful domain in Bonn that resides on 35 different vineyards with a total area of 50 hectares. In the second half of the 20th century there was an exchange between the house vineyards Bouchard and other owners, which demonstrated ongoing commitment to improving family Bouchard their possessions. In 1969, the purchase of plots was in full swing, acquired vineyards in Meursault, Chambolle-Myusini and Zhevre-Shamberten, and in 1972 bought land in Grand Cru Shamberten.V 1995 the family sold the farm Bouchard very old family from Champagne - Genriotam that continued the traditions established by the ninth generation of the family Bushar.V 2005 was opened by winery Saint Vincent and built a new cellar. Thanks to valuable centuries-old traditions and the use of new technologies here are wines of the highest class.
Today Bouchard Pere e Fiss has 130 hectares of vineyards, of which 86 hectares - Premiers Crus and Grands Crus. Vineyards are known not only for its size, but a delightful and location. It employs a team of experienced professionals, the vineyards are trying to limit the use of fertilizers. In the process of wine making is paid great attention to every step, the crop is harvested by hand, the grapes from each vineyard vinified separately. The wines are aged in the fortress of Chateau de Beaune, which has received the status of "historical monument". This created ideal conditions for the maturation of wines, some of which date to the 19th century, while others are more than 50 years.
Producer's description
The wine house Bouchard Pere & Fils was founded in 1731, and thanks to the dedication and patient work of several generations, today it is one of the best in Burgundy. In 1731, Michel Bouchard, a merchant from Dauphine, decided to establish a business in Volnay. Together with his son Joseph, he began reselling wines in barrels. In 1775, Joseph Bouchard acquired the first plot of vineyards located in Volnay, as well as a house in Beaune. But the farm began to expand seriously only during the management of Joseph’s son, Antoine Philibert Bouchard. In 1789, during the French Revolution, the vineyards in Burgundy were divided. At this time, most of the vineyards belonged to the clergy, they were confiscated and put up for sale. Antoine took this opportunity to expand his domain. In 1791, the vineyards belonging to the Mazières Abbey in Beaune, including Clos Saint-Landry, Avo and Theron, were sold to Bouchard Père et Fis. Since that time, Clos Saint-Landry has become a monopoly, which means that the Bouchard family is the owner of the entire vineyard.
In 1820, Bernard Bouchard bought the former royal fortress Château de Beaune, built by King Louis XI. Since then, the great wines of the Domain Bouchard Père et Fis have been kept within the walls of this fortress. Throughout the 20th century, the Bouchards focused on expanding their farm. And, despite wars and crisis, they preserved the possessions collected over nine generations. On the eve of the First World War, the family owned a beautiful domaine in Beaune, spread over 35 different vineyards with a total area of 50 hectares. In 1969, the purchase of plots was in full swing, acquiring vineyards in Meursault, Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin, and in 1972 a plot in Grand Cru Chambertin was purchased.
In 1995, the Bouchard family sold the farm to Joseph Henriot, the owner of the family house in Champagne, who continued the traditions established by nine generations of the Bouchard family. And today, all observers of the wine market agree that Enrio’s contribution - financial, creative, ideological - turned out to be invaluable in the new round of the history of Bouchard Pere et Fils , which quickly gained full momentum. In 2005, the St. Vincent winery was opened and a new cellar was built. Thanks to valuable centuries-old traditions and the use of new technologies, wines of the highest class are created here.
Today Bouchard Père et Fis has 130 hectares of vineyards, of which 86 hectares are Premier Cru and Grand Cru. The vineyards are known not only for their acreage, but also for their delightful location. A team of experienced specialists works here; they try to limit the use of fertilizers in the vineyards. In the process of creating wine, great attention is paid to every step, the harvest is harvested by hand, and grapes from each vineyard are vinified separately. The wines are aged in the Chateau de Beaune fortress, which has received the status of a “historical monument”. It provides ideal conditions for the maturation of wines, some of which date back to the 19th century, while others are over 50 years old.
