Domaine René Bouvier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux 2016
17/20
RVF
87-89/100
Robert Parker
"Notes of redcurrant, raspberry, and dried flowers: a well-defined, naturally rich and elegant wine that unfolds with depth and vigor, supported by very fine tannins." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF)
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Eye
Bright ruby red color
Nose
Ripe red fruits (strawberry, raspberry), violet, and rose
Mouth
Structured and powerful with notes of red fruit and silky tannins
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Pair with a fillet of pikeperch or tuna in red wine sauce, cow's milk cheeses, rib of beef, or braised lamb.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
Bernard Bouvier is one of the very best winemakers in Marsannay, showcasing the rich heritage of this commune. A staunch advocate of infusion, breaking with the heavy extraction methods that Burgundy used in the past, he loves wines with body, good when young and good when aged, harvested at peak ripeness, and intervenes as little as possible. He is guided in his choices by emotion and touch. The estate offers a warm welcome, an organic approach, and a range of benchmark Gevrey, Marsannay, and Fixin wines that are affordable and highly consistent. This is a place that never disappoints, with wines that are as close as possible to their terroir of origin, thanks to the tactful winemaking that characterizes the estate's production.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 87-89/100 (Good wine)
About wine:
The new Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru les Champeaux vintage has a vibrant bouquet filled with raspberry and crushed strawberry essence, a subtle hint of acidity and traces of tobacco developing in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and plenty of freshness, but it lacks a little substance and complexity towards the firm finish. Not bad, but I think it is still evolving.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2019) 17/20 + Favorite (Great wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
Notes of redcurrant, raspberry, and dried flowers: a well-defined, naturally rich and elegant wine that unfolds with depth and vigor, supported by very fine tannins.
About the estate:
This family estate, which has been in the same family for three generations, boasts a rare heritage of old vines, with an average age of around 50 years. Bernard Bouvier, 52, produced his first vintage in 1986 and is part of a generation of winemakers who have brought new blood to Burgundy. After succumbing, like many others, to the siren call of modern, highly extracted wines, he corrected his course to produce finer vintages. 2009 marked the transition to organic farming and 2010 the beginning of the use of whole bunches, on average 50% across all wines. More moderate use of new wood and more precise ripeness choices have recently resulted in much more accomplished wines, which were rewarded last year with a first star. Organic certification was lost in 2016 but is currently in the process of being reapproved.
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