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Bouchard Père & Fils: Historic vineyards and the 2025 reorganization
A Burgundy producer based in Beaune. Known for historic vineyards such as Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus, but in 2025, some vineyards were reorganized as Vignoble des Cabottes. It is necessary to distinguish between the introduction of past wines and current vineyard ownership.
When explaining l’Enfant Jésus, clarify what the years 1791, 2025, and 2028 refer to.
Questions for this course
Can you explain the current ownership of vineyard parcels using only historical producer documents?
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France / Burgundy / Beaune
Alternative name/label: Bouchard Père & Fils / Bouchard Père & Fils
Updated: 2026-10-07
Acquired from 1791
Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus is a 3.92 ha plot within Beaune Grèves. According to the official history of Cabottes, the Bouchard family gradually acquired this plot starting in 1791. You can connect the vineyard’s name with the history of its acquisition by the producer.
The new framework introduced in 2025
In 2025, several of Bouchard’s historic vineyards were consolidated to establish Vignoble des Cabottes. Official reports describe a total of 35 ha, including l’Enfant Jésus. It is important not to copy old records of vineyard holdings as Bouchard’s current area.
The point at which decisions are made between the vineyard and winery.
Cabottes has announced a plan to vinify at Château de Puligny-Montrachet starting from the 2028 vintage. As of the October 2026 update, this remains a future plan. The year the vineyards were reorganized does not match the year winemaking is set to begin at the new facility.
What to align and what to compare.
History
- Conditions to standardize
- Same parcel
- Conditions for comparison.
- Affiliation at the time of acquisition and currently
- Additional points to confirm
- At the time of the cited source
Area
- Conditions to standardize
- Restructured vineyards
- Conditions for comparison.
- Some plots and a total of 35 ha
- Additional points to confirm
- Do not confuse with the entirety of Bouchard
Time
- Conditions to standardize
- Cabottes’ plans
- Conditions for comparison.
- Founding and expected facility operation.
- Additional points to confirm
- Implemented or planned
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Reading Bouchard Père & Fils materials: Historic vineyards and the 2025 reorganization
Match comparison tables with cited sources and explain differences in raw materials and vinification process.
Comparison tables are based on the cited sources. Please distinguish between vintage-specific specifications and general descriptions at the time of confirmation.
| Comparison items | Event | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| From 1791 | Gradual acquisition by the Bouchard family | l’Enfant Jésus |
| 2025 | Cabottes establishment | Reorganization of part of a historic vineyard |
| From the 2028 vintage | Planned winemaking at new facility | Planned as of October 2026 |
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What does the year 1791 mark the beginning of?
Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus is a 3.92 ha plot within Beaune Grèves. According to the official history of Cabottes, the Bouchard family gradually acquired this plot starting in 1791. You can connect the vineyard’s name with the history of its acquisition by the producer.
What happened in 2025?
In 2025, several of Bouchard’s historic vineyards were consolidated to establish Vignoble des Cabottes. Official reports describe a total of 35 ha, including l’Enfant Jésus. It is important not to copy old records of vineyard holdings as Bouchard’s current area.
What does the 2028 notation refer to?
Cabottes has announced a plan to vinify at Château de Puligny-Montrachet starting from the 2028 vintage. As of the October 2026 update, this remains a future plan. The year the vineyards were reorganized does not match the year winemaking is set to begin at the new facility.
Basis and sources for the exercise
Practice exercises in comparison
Match comparison tables with cited sources and explain differences in raw materials and vinification process.
Read examples of organizing comparisons
| Conditions for Comparison | Event | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| From 1791 | Gradual acquisition by the Bouchard family | l’Enfant Jésus |
| 2025 | Cabottes establishment | Reorganization of part of a historic vineyard |
| From the 2028 vintage | Planned winemaking at new facility | Planned as of October 2026 |
Sources of materials used for comparison are listed in the text and exercises.
Explain in your own words
When explaining l’Enfant Jésus, clarify what the years 1791, 2025, and 2028 refer to.
Check after writing
- Did you associate each label with its region and grape variety?
- Did you separate the shared and differing conditions in your comparison?
- Did you clearly indicate the year(s) the material covers or the date checked?
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