Bouchard Père et Fils
Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes 1978
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 1978 Burgundy harvest is celebrated as one of the finest of its decade, a year of exceptional ripeness, fine structure and remarkable aromatic depth that has been consistently praised as a benchmark vintage for the Côte de Nuits, producing wines of genuine complexity and a longevity that continues to reward those fortunate enough to encounter bottles in this advanced state of evolution. Bouchard Père & Fils' 1978 Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes was Les Charmes is one of the most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards of Chambolle-Musigny, its limestone and clay soils producing wines of distinctive aromatic elegance, silky texture and fine structure that exemplify the celebrated refinement and feminine grace for which the commune has been renowned throughout its long history of great Pinot Noir. 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
“Expressive nose developing red berry notes and a light oaky hint. Tender and delicate, with an elegant structure, this is a wine with a lot of charm. Good ageing potential.” - Bouchard Père & Fils, producer tasting notes, 1978 vintage
- 1978
- Bouchard Père et Fils
- Burgundy
- Chambolle-Musigny
- French Wine
- International Wines
- Les Charmes
- Pinot Noir
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