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René Bouvier - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Fontenys 2014

16,5/20

RVF

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“The Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Les Fontenys smells like gum upon opening. Beneath that, the fruit resembles a black fruit coulis. Its finesse on the palate clearly reflects the identity of its terroir, with excellent smoothness and a delicate, refined mouthfeel. This wine exudes grace and elegance.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF)

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Estate

Domaine René Bouvier

Vintage

1er Cru Les Fontenys

Vintage

2014

Designation

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Viticulture

Uncertified organic

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Production

traditional, lasting 20 days

Livestock Farming

18 months in oak barrels (20 to 30% new)

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

shiny ruby color

Nose

intense and complex aromas of cherry and strawberry

Palate

Rich and full-bodied. Velvety texture. Great finesse, silkiness, and a long finish

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with a fillet of venison with cranberries and winter vegetables, and bold cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2017 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the wine:

A clean, briny juice, fairly easy to drink, elegant and briny, with a rich flavor. Tasted while still aging; it will need to be tasted again after bottling.

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 (2017 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)

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 wine:

The Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Les Fontenys has a rubbery aroma upon opening. As it opens up, the fruit takes on the character of black fruit coulis. Its finesse on the palate beautifully captures the identity of its terroir, with a lovely fluidity and a delicate texture. There is great grace and elegance in this wine.

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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