Bouchard Beaune 1er cru Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus 2021

94 points Charles Curtis MW (Decanter): "This wine is among the most successful Beaune premier crus in 2021. The aromas begin with mulberry and cassis fruit with notes of earth, menthol, and smoke. Rich and substantial on the palate, it features surprisingly full body, firm tannins and rewarding length. The grapes are from the Bouchard monopole of nearly four hectares within Beaune Grèves. In 2021, 30% were fermented as whole clusters to ensure complexity and freshness. This should open well with a few years in bottle and age over the next two decades. Drinking Window: 2027-2045. (May 2022)"

94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Dialed in, this is a firm and compact Enfant Jésus with licorice, forest berries and dusty earth on the palate. This large, historic parcel of 3.92 hectares sits in the center of Beaune Grèves. This 2021 is fresh and bright but needs a few years for its layers to peel back to reveal its true depths of interest. (2023)"

91-94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Medium deep purple. A little oak almost masking the slight reduction. Clears up and integrates, bringing a darker raspberry fruit. A certain sucrosity on the palate followed by the typical firm tannins which make this wine a vin de garde in most vintages. This is really quite backward and should keep well. Drink from 2027-2033. (Nov 2022)"

91-93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Beaune 1er Cru Les Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus offers up aromas of sweet raspberries, peonies, orange zest and warm spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy palate that's seamless and complete, with melting tannins, bright acids and a long, mouthwatering finish. (Jan 2023)"

91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Beaune Les Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus 1er Cru is on sandier soil than the rest of Les Grèves. This is more complex on the nose by comparison, a touch more tension, and with greater sapidity. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip, quite firm tannins, good backbone. A solid Beaune Grèves with a welcome dash of black pepper on the finish. There's a tangible difference in quality between this an the regular Grèves bottling this year. Drink: 2024-2040. (Jan 2023)"