Domaine de la Pousse d‘Or is one of the oldest and most respected producers in all of Burgundy. Although the house has changed hands multiple times during the past millennium, they have been producing legendary wines since the famous Dukes of Burgundy reigned back in 1100. In the Volnay appellation, the Domaine, once connected to the likes of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Clos de Tart, has continually, and impressively, maintained exclusive ownership of the famed, “Clos de La Bousse d’Or,” Premier Cru vineyard site for centuries. One of the most storied and historic sites in all of Burgundy, it has been protected by a picturesque stonewall since the time in which it was tended by the monks.

The 2020 Clos de la Bousse d’Or has a dark ruby core moving to garnet hues on the rim. The nose is earth-driven and incredibly complex, exhibiting aromas of fresh black cherry, black plum, rose petals, powdered mushroom and black truffle, wet, spicy leather, wild herbs, crushed barley and a hint of baking spices in the background. The palate is medium-plus in body with flavors of freshly-picked wild berries, pomegranate, dried tobacco, crushed seeds, anise, dried clay and even more truffles. Watch this bottle collect some serious dust on the label and you will reap ample benefits! I have found that this particular bottling needs 7-10 years of maturity to before you even thinking about opening it. Great Burgundies of this caliber have a whole canon of wisdom to impart by their 15th birthday. So let ample dust settle then, and only then, serve this beauty up with traditional Boeuf Bourguignon and enjoy!