Bouchard Père & Fils – Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Cailles 2005 – Burgundy France

Bouchard Père & Fils Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Cailles 2005 is a mature Pinot Noir from one of the village’s most distinctive Premier Cru sites, combining dark fruit, spice, limestone-driven structure, and the depth of the celebrated 2005 Burgundy vintage.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Les Cailles, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2005
• Vineyard: Les Cailles Premier Cru
• Estate Holding: Approximately 1.08 hectares
• Soil: Oolitic limestone
• Aging: 12–14 months in French oak, typically 40–50% new oak
• Serving Temperature: 17–18°C
• Style: Dry, still Premier Cru red Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Dark cherry, cassis and black-skinned fruit meet violet, spice and subtle oak. The palate is full and fleshy, with abundant but polished tannins, good focus, and a clean, persistent finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• From one of Nuits-Saint-Georges’ benchmark Premier Cru vineyards
• Bouchard Père & Fils owns a meaningful parcel within Les Cailles
• The 2005 vintage brings concentration, structure and excellent aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Beef or venison in sauce
• Roast duck or game birds
• Mushroom and truffle dishes
• Medium-flavored aged cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature Côte de Nuits Burgundy
✓ Pinot Noir drinkers who enjoy structure and savory complexity
✓ Fans of serious Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, simple, fruit-forward Pinot Noir

Scores

91–94 Points – Burghound
92 Points – Stephen Tanzer
91 Points – Wine Spectator