Bouchard Père et Fils

Beaune du Château Blanc 2017

A unique opportunity to acquire wines that define Burgundy’s legacy
About the Session

These wines have been sourced directly from the ancient 15th Century cellars of Bouchard Père et Fils. They were imported into South Africa in March 2026 by Great Domaines via refrigerated container (reefer), ensuring optimal preservation throughout transit. These historic bottles, among the last remaining examples from the 20th and early 21st centuries, represent some of the Domaine’s most important cuvées. Fine vintages across the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune back to 1972 have been selected, checked and captured on the Bouchard database, with a dedicated neck proof tag confirming their recent release from the Bouchard cellars. Bottles from the 2009 vintage and older were also waxed in anticipation of their recent release.


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ZAR 5 277
Lot 39
  • Bouchard Père et Fils; Beaune du Château Blanc; 2017; 1 (1 x 1); 3000ml
  • Bouchard Père et Fils; Beaune du Château Blanc; 2017; 1 (1 x 1); 3000ml


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 3 800 - 5 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 277
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Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Beaune du Château Blanc 2017
1 (1 x 1) 3000ml
The 2017 Côte de Beaune white harvest was defined by severely reduced yields following the dramatic spring frosts, yet the finest producers working the most carefully selected Premier Cru parcels delivered wines of exceptional concentration, aromatic richness and structural depth from the small quantities that achieved full and optimal ripeness. Bouchard Père & Fils has been producing the Beaune du Château Blanc cuvée since 1907, blending grapes from five Premier Cru parcels chosen for their complementary qualities Aigrots, Tuvilains, Sizies, Teurons and Sur les Grèves vinified separately to preserve the individual character of each terroir before final assembly. The wine is produced from 100% Chardonnay, aged 9 to 10 months in French oak with up to 15% new barrels.

Provenance

These wines have been sourced directly from the ancient 15th Century cellars of Bouchard Père et Fils. They were imported into South Africa in March 2026 by Great Domaines via refrigerated container (reefer), ensuring optimal preservation throughout transit.

Critics Ratings

“The 2017 Beaune 1er Cru du Château Blanc displays aromas of green orchard fruit, blanched almonds and white flowers, followed by a medium-bodied, elegantly delicate palate with good concentration and a saline finish. Supple and open-knit, it will drink well in its youth.” - William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Jan 2019)

“The 2017 Beaune du Château Blanc 1er Cru comes from 10 hectares over five different Premier Crus. It has a pretty apricot blossom and white peach bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. The fresh palate is a little oaky on the entry – just 15% though, and that will be absorbed. The well-defined, commercially savvy finish shows a touch of brioche on the aftertaste.” - Neal Martin, Vinous (Oct 2018)

“Bright young straw colour. Pure nose showing fine oak, vanilla, mild spices, confit de citron and fresh stone fruit. The palate has good bite with creamy texture and a bright freshness, some nutty notes with fresh peach flavour, fine extract and good length.” - Andreas Larsson, 90/100 (Dec 2019)

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