Bouchard Beaune Clos de la Mousse D '22

The warmer 2022 vintage gives this Premier Cru a more opulent personality while retaining Burgundian restraint. The bouquet bursts with ripe Golden Delicious apple, acacia blossom, and a subtle touch of vanilla pod. On the palate, there's remarkable density of fruit (peach, melon) offset by bright acidity and a chalky texture that speaks to its limestone terroir. James Suckling (93 pts) calls it "a sunshine vintage expressed with finesse." Drink now-2032 with lobster thermidor or truffle-infused pasta.