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 blending black fruits and hints of peony, along with 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 vibrancy. 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 young chicken, 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 firmer style than the lighter wines, these wines are structured around pronounced, dynamic tannins.
About the estate:
Bernard Bouvier is one of 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 excellent 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 true to their terroir as possible, 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 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 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 concentrated 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.
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