Les Boucherottes (1er Cru, Beaune)

Les Boucherottes sits at the southern boundary of the Beaune commune, where it borders the celebrated Pommard appellation. This border position is embedded in the vineyard's name, which derives from Old Burgundian patois: either 'boucho' meaning bush, or 'bouchure' meaning hedge or boundary. The site occupies the middle of the slope at elevations between 250 and 300 meters, a well-regarded position in Burgundy that balances drainage, sunlight exposure, and frost protection. The southeast-facing aspect captures morning sun and afternoon warmth, supporting reliable ripening across Burgundy's semi-continental climate.

• Borders Pommard to the south, one of the Côte de Beaune's most famous communes
• Mid-slope position considered optimal in Burgundian viticulture
• Southeast aspect maximizes early sunlight exposure
• Elevation of 250-300 meters provides good diurnal temperature variation

The soils at Les Boucherottes transition from iron-rich white soil with rocky material at the top of the site down to marl, underpinned by clay-limestone with brown broken stones. This combination of iron, clay, and limestone is characteristic of the Côte de Beaune and contributes to wines with both structure and aromatic complexity. The climate follows the semi-continental pattern of the Côte d'Or, with cold winters that often bring snowfall, hot summers with occasional thunderstorms, and meaningful oceanic influence that moderates extremes. This thermal range, combined with the mineral-rich soils, shapes the vineyard's signature red berry fruit and vibrant acidity.

• Iron-rich white soil at the top transitions to marl lower on the slope
• Clay-limestone base with brown broken stones provides structure
• Semi-continental climate with oceanic influence moderates seasonal extremes
• Cold winters and warm summers typical of Côte d'Or viticulture

Les Boucherottes produces exclusively Pinot Noir, as is standard across Beaune Premier Cru. The wines are full-bodied for the appellation, with pronounced aromatic character showing red berry fruit and floral hints. The palate is fleshy and generous in the mid-section, with silky tannins and vibrant acidity giving the wine both immediate appeal and aging potential. The proximity to Pommard lends the wines a slightly fuller, more structured profile compared to Beaune Premiers Crus situated further north, though they retain the elegance and perfume associated with the commune.

• Full-bodied with red berry flavors and floral aromatic hints
• Fleshy mid-palate texture supported by silky tannins
• Vibrant acidity provides freshness and aging structure
• Proximity to Pommard contributes slightly richer, more structured character

Several respected Burgundian producers hold parcels in Les Boucherottes. Louis Jadot, one of the Côte d'Or's most prominent négociants, produces a widely distributed bottling. Domaine A.F. Gros, part of the renowned Gros family estate network, brings a domaine-focused approach. Le Grappin, Domaine Mazilly Père and Fils, Bernard Delagrange, and Fernand et Laurent Pillot round out the producer roster with a range of styles from négociant-scale to small family domaine production. This diversity of producers allows collectors to compare stylistic interpretations across the same terroir.