René Bouvier - Clos de Vougeot 2013
Burgundy
Red
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Drink or Keep
15,5/20
RVF
The old vines of Pinot Noir give, on the terroir of Clos Vougeot, an elegant and racy wine. With time, it takes on the velvet touch of Vosne-Romanée wines and the finesse of the Chambolle-Musigny wines. The finish of liquorice and white pepper signs the greatness of this historical climat.
Features
Estate
Domaine René Bouvier
Vintage
2013
Designation
Clos de Vougeot
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Viticulture
non-certified organic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
of about 20 days
Breeding
18 months in barrels, 20-30% new
Alcohol content
13,5 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep, brilliant color
Nose
delicate with fruity, floral and spicy notes
Mouth
Sensual, vibrant attack. Licorice and white pepper finish.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
with shoulder of lamb, pheasant with apples, or a selection of cheeses (Epoisses, Mont d'Or).
Domain René Bouvier
Clos de Vougeot
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Bernard Bouvier is one of Marsannay's finest winemakers, showcasing the commune's rich heritage. A firm believer in infusion, which breaks with the heavy extractions Burgundy has known in the past, he likes full-bodied wines, good young and good old, harvesting when ripe and intervening as little as possible. He likes the emotional and tactile aspects that guide him in his choices. We'd like to point out the friendly welcome he receives at the domaine, his organic approach, a range of gevreys, marsannays and fixins at affordable prices and with great homogeneity. An address that does not disappoint, the wines are as close as possible to their terroir of origin, with the tactful vinification that characterizes the domaine's production.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2016 guide) 15.5/20 (Vintage 2012) (Good wine)
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
This three-generation family estate boasts a rare heritage of old vines, with an average age of around 50 years. Bernard Bouvier, 52, signed his first vintage in 1986 and is one of a generation of winemakers who have brought new blood to Burgundy. After having, like many others, given in to the siren calls of modern, highly extracted wines, he has corrected course to produce finer cuvées. 2009 marks the transition to organic viticulture, and 2010 the start of the use of whole grapes, averaging 50% for all wines. More moderate use of new oak and more precise choices of ripeness have recently produced much more accomplished wines, rewarded last year with a first star. Organic certification was lost in 2016, but is again in the process of being approved.
Customer reviews
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