Bouchard Père & Fils Les Marconnets Beaune 2011

Certainly a step up in density and complexity from the village level, but this remains a lighter style vintage with moderate stuffing and depth. Tannins are more skeletal, with tart acids propping up red berry flavours and as-yet un-integrated wood influence. Juicy and lively nonetheless. This will improve over 2-4 years and hold into the early ’20s, but it’s not a wine for the ages. Tasted March 2013. Score – 90. (John Szabo, MS, winealign.com)