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René Bouvier - Echezeaux Grand Cru 2012
René Bouvier - Echezeaux Grand Cru 2012

René Bouvier - Echezeaux Grand Cru 2012

Echezeaux|Red wine
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RVF

“With the Échézeaux, we find the beautiful color typical of Pinot Noir, with pure fruit supported by firm tannins and lovely freshness.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2016) Sourced from a 30-are plot with vines averaging 60 years of age, this Pinot Noir offers complex aromas blending dark fruit, sweet spices, and a delicate hint of violet. A wine of great smoothness that is equally appealing in its youth and as it ages.

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Estate

Domaine René Bouvier

Vintage

2012

Designation

Echezeaux

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Regions

underground limestone

Viticulture

organic, not certified

Wine Production

traditionally for about 20 days

Livestock Farming

18 months in barrels, including 20 to 30% new oak

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

ruby color with purplish hues

Nose

complex aromas of black fruits, subtle spices, and violets

Palate

A lively and smooth attack. A full-bodied and firm texture. Smoothness and minerality

Serve

at 16–18°C

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2030 and beyond

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

to be enjoyed with Rossino tournedos, chicken and mushrooms, roasted duck, and butternut squash purée...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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 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 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 consistently excellent. 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 to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2016 guide) 17,5/20 (Great wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

With the Échézeaux, we find the beautiful characteristics of Pinot Noir: pure fruit supported by firm tannins and lovely freshness.

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, heavily extracted wines, he adjusted his approach to produce more refined wines. 2009 marked the transition to organic farming, and 2010 marked the beginning 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 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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