Le Chapitre is a blend of grapes from various terroirs in the Marsannay and Gevrey-Chambertin appellations, at the foot of the clay-limestone hillsides. This wine boasts a lovely ruby-red color and opens with an intense nose of fresh fruit. Fresh on the palate with lovely texture, this delightful and lively wine is a great introduction to Burgundy and Pinot Noir...
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Eye
a pretty dress in a beautiful ruby color
Nose
lively, with good intensity, showcasing a range of fresh fruit flavors
Palate
Fresh on the palate, with a lovely, lingering finish
Serve
Decant at 17°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2014
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur du veau braisé, un quasi de veau et son jus à la cardamone, une volaille rôtie, du porc cuisiné avec un jus simple...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Bernard Bouvier is one of 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. 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 about 50 years. Bernard Bouvier, 52, released his first vintage in 1986 and is part of a generation of winemakers who have brought a breath of fresh air to Burgundy. After, like many others, succumbing to the allure of modern, highly extracted wines, he corrected his approach to produce more refined cuvées. 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 re-approved.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. DIDIER B. Published on January 6, 2015
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Review by Mr. NICOLAS B. Posted on April 18, 2013
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