Beaune Greves L’Enfant Jesus Bouchard 2012 (OCC 6)

Description

By Wine Spectator in 2015 (WS93)

Blackberry, black currant, violet, licorice and tar aromas and flavors signal this dense red. Fresh and firmly structured, with a taut finish. Shows fine purity and elegance.

By John Gilman in 2013 (JG93)

The 2012 l’Énfant Jésus is stellar and was one of the best red wines I tasted in the cellars at Maison Bouchard on this trip. The deep, complex and beautifully pure nose soars from the glass in a blend of cherries, plums, a touch of red currant, woodsmoke, gamebird, lovely minerality, coffee, violets and cedar. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very elegant on the attack, with a sappy core of fruit, ripe tannins and excellent length and grip on the focused and youthful finish. High class. Drink between 2020-2060.

By Burghound in 2014 (AM92)

There is a trace of reduction present but not enough to materially detract from the violet, plum and liqueur-like dark currant aromas that are trimmed in a discreet application of wood. There is a beguiling sense of underlying tension to the broad-shouldered, rich, intense and like the Clos de la Mousse, relatively powerful flavors that exude a fine minerality on the serious, balanced and saline-inflected finish. This should be excellent in time though note that patience will be required. *Sweet Spot, Outstanding*

By Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate in 2015 (RP91)

Tasted blind at the annual ‘Burgfest’ tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vignes de l’Enfant Jesus has a crisp, tensile bouquet that seems to show more freshness and vitality than its peers. There are bright red cherries mixed with damson and citrus fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and well judged acidity. The oak is well integrated and there is plenty of freshness and tension on the finish. This is one of the best Beaune Grèves of the vintage.