JancisRobinson.com 17.5++

Very old vines here that were planted in the 1940s and 1950s. This is the largest grand cru with 27 ha. BP&F own 4 ha and are therefore the largest producer. 50% of their eight plots were planted by William’s father, on top of hill. Stony, with limestone dominating and less clay. Deep roots. Early maturing and always harvested in first half of the harvest. The yield was quite a generous 40 hl/ha. 40% of the wine was vinified in barrel. Intense nose – more so than the Preuses or Bougros. Solid concentration and obviously a long life with good acidity. A real mouthful in which the fruit just about matches the astringency but it would be shame to drink it too young [22/01/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2040