The 2012 Chambolle-Musigny Village sees 20% new oak, matured in barrel for 10 to 13 months. The nose is simple with light red cherry and redcurrant scents, not dissimilar to say a Marlborough Pinot Noir. The palate is supple on the entry, quite masculine with a light, bitter cherry finish that pulls up short. Drink now-2017. Although I tasted the wines of this Burgundy grand maison in London, I spent a morning with winemaker Philippe Prost to go through at least part of their large portfolio to get an insight into Bouchard Pere & Fils. Ever since Michel Bouchard established the house in 1731, it has been a permanent fixture in Burgundy, surviving seizure by the State after the Revolution, phylloxera, two World Wars and periods when the world simply was uninterested in Burgundy. Today they own 130 hectares of vines, more than any Bordeaux chateau, including 12 grand crus and 74 premier crus. Importer: Henriot Inc. and John E. Fells in the UK.