Bouchard Père & Fils : Beaune 1er cru "Teurons" Domaine 2018

Les Teurons is situated closer to the town of Beaune with Bouchard holding 2.41ha on a steep slope with thin soil over limestone bedrock. Early-ripening. Floral with notes of peony and rose allied with spice hints. Elegant, tight and restrained on the palate. Weber advises keeping for five years before approaching.

The 2018 Beaune Les Teurons 1er Cru has a beautiful bouquet with raspberry, wild hedgerow, peony and wilted rose petals—lovely delineation and focus on display. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, quite edgy, needing a little more grip and substance on the finish, but there is a sense of class in this Teurons that has unerring aging potential. Very fine. Tasted at the Bouchard Père tasting in London.