Fundada en 1731 en Beaune por Michel Bouchard, Bouchard Père & Fils es una de las bodegas de vino más antiguas de Borgoña, perpetuando la tradición durante casi 3 siglos y 9 generaciones. En 1775, Joseph Bouchard adquirió sus primeros viñedos en Volnay en el famoso clima "Les Caillerets" y comenzó a desarrollar las tenencias de viñedos de la familia.

Durante la Revolución Francesa, las propiedades que pertenecían al clero y la nobleza fueron confiscadas y puestas a la venta. El hijo de Joseph, Antoine Philibert Joseph Bouchard, aprovechó la oportunidad para ampliar las tenencias de viñedos de la familia en Beaune, incluyendo el famoso "Beaune Grèves Vigne de l'Enfant Jesus".

Este deseo de construir una bodega excepcional en Côte d'Or perduró a través de las generaciones y se añadieron adquisiciones en los mejores pueblos a lo largo del siglo XIX y nuevamente a principios del siglo XX.

Echézeaux is a Grand Cru appellation located in the Côte d'Or within Burgundy's Côte de Nuits subregion. The vineyard sits in the commune of Flagey-Echézeaux, positioned between the villages of Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot. At approximately 37 hectares, it ranks among Burgundy's larger Grand Cru vineyards and is divided into multiple climats with varying exposures and elevations.

The appellation's terroir consists primarily of limestone and clay soils with varying compositions across different sections of the vineyard. The climate follows the continental pattern typical of the Côte de Nuits, with warm summers and cold winters. Only Pinot Noir is permitted under the appellation regulations, and the wines must meet strict yield limitations and quality standards required for Grand Cru classification. The vineyard's diverse microclimates and soil types contribute to variations in wine character depending on the specific parcel.

Echézeaux wines typically display the elegance and complexity expected from Grand Cru Burgundy, though they often present a more approachable style compared to neighboring appellations like Grands-Echézeaux. The wines generally show red fruit characteristics with earthy undertones and floral notes, developing additional complexity with age. The appellation's reputation rests on producing wines that balance power with finesse, though individual expressions vary significantly based on the producer and specific vineyard location within the appellation boundaries.