Bouchard Père et Fils
Clos Vougeot 1975
A unique opportunity to acquire wines that define Burgundy’s legacy
About the SessionThese 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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About this Item
The 1975 Burgundy harvest produced wines of genuine classical character and depth in a vintage that rewarded careful work in the cellar, and the wines from the finest Grands Crus of the Côte de Nuits that have been properly conserved now present the kind of historic, fully evolved complexity that only the passage of more than five decades can impart. Bouchard Père & Fils' 1975 Clos Vougeot is one of Burgundy's most historic Grands Crus, established by Cistercian monks in the 12th century and farmed by the same brotherhood for seven centuries until the Revolution, its varied soils producing wines of both velvety, finessed character and more structured depth depending on position within this celebrated clos. The wine is produced from 100% Pinot Noir, aged in French oak.
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
“Complex bouquet of red and black berries with spicy and slightly oaky notes. Dazzling elegance on the palate, with a perfect blend of finesse and raciness. Very good ageing potential.” - Bouchard Père & Fils, producer tasting notes, 1975 vintage
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