René Bouvier - Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Sentiers 2017
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“With a firmer style than the Les Fuées, Les Sentiers are structured around pronounced, dynamic tannins.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide) Nestled at the foot of Bonnes-Mares, “Les Sentiers” inherits its refined vigor combined with a silky texture that takes time to reveal itself. A Premier Cru that ages harmoniously, with pronounced tannins that evolve gracefully and a lively, alert character. A synthesis of strength and delicacy.
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Eye
A dress that plays with shades of purple
Nose
Evocative, with aromas that blend black fruits with hints of peony, and an exquisite touch of white pepper
Palate
Located at the foot of the Bonnes Mares, “Les Sentiers” inherits the wine’s refined vigor, combined with a silky texture that takes time to reveal itself. A premier cru that ages harmoniously, with its pronounced tannins that evolve gracefully and its lively, alert character. A synthesis of strength and delicacy.
Serve
At 17°C
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a pheasant or hare terrine, truffle sausage, a poularde, a rack of veal with morels, a Normandy-style veal chop, or guinea fowl with apples
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
With a more robust style than the lighter wines, these wines are characterized by prominent, dynamic tannins.
About the estate:
Bernard Bouvier is among the very best winemakers in Marsannay, showcasing the rich heritage of this town. 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 lets his emotions and tactile sensations guide his decisions. Noteworthy are the warm welcome at the estate, its organic approach, and a range of benchmark Gevrey, Marsannay, and Fixin wines that are both affordable and consistently excellent. This is a winery that never disappoints; the wines remain as true as possible to their terroir, 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 high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste 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, produced his first vintage in 1986 and is part of the 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 course-corrected to produce more refined wines. 2009 marked the transition to organic farming, and 2010 marked the beginning of using 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 awarded their first star last year. The organic certification was lost in 2016 but is currently in the process of being reinstated.
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