The following cuvée is crafted from grapes sourced from various vineyards in Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Chambolle-Musigny. The diversity of the soils and their exposures lend the wine a perfect balance, making it one of the region’s finest. Fresh and fruity—the very essence of a Burgundy Pinot Noir!
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Eye
Ruby-colored dress
Nose
Lively, full-bodied, with fresh fruit notes
Palate
Fresh on the palate. Rich texture. Delicious
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with braised veal, veal loin, roasted poultry, or pork cooked in a simple sauce
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2018 guide) 15/20 (2016 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Bernard Bouvier is among the very best winemakers in Marsannay, showcasing the rich heritage of this village. A staunch advocate of the infusion method—which breaks with the aggressive extraction techniques Burgundy has used in the past—he favors full-bodied wines that are enjoyable both young and aged, harvests the grapes at full ripeness, and intervenes as little as possible. He is guided in his choices by emotion and tactile sensation. Noteworthy are the warm welcome at the estate, its organic approach, and a range of benchmark Gevreys, Marsannays, and Fixins that are both affordable and highly consistent in quality. This is a winery that never disappoints; the wines are as close as possible to their terroir of origin, thanks to the delicate winemaking techniques that characterize the estate’s production.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This family-owned estate, now in its third generation, boasts a rare heritage of old vines, with an average age of around 50 years. Bernard Bouvier, 52, released his first vintage in 1986 and is part of a generation of winemakers who have breathed new life into Burgundy. After, like many others, succumbing to the allure of modern, highly concentrated wines, he corrected his approach to produce more refined vintages. 2009 marked the transition to organic farming, and 2010 saw the start of whole-cluster fermentation, averaging 50% across all wines. A more moderate use of new oak and more precise decisions regarding ripeness 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 reinstated.
Customer rating
3.2/5
based on 6 reviews
Review by Mr. THIERRY D. Posted on August 20, 2020
Far too expensive for a mediocre wine from this vintage.
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Review by Mr. BERNARD N. Published on April 11, 2020
The estate is renowned for its premium wines (Village and Premier Cru). It should consider paying more attention to its entry-level wines. The price of such a mediocre wine leaves no room for leniency.
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Review by Mr. BENOIT G. Published on 12/30/2022
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Review by Mr. MARY V. Posted on April 25, 2020
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Review by Mr. YOLAND M. Posted on September 22, 2019
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER U. Posted on July 17, 2019
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