Domaine René Bouvier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux 2016
17/20
RVF
87-89/100
Robert Parker
“Notes of redcurrant, raspberry, and dried flowers: a well-defined, naturally rich and elegant wine that unfolds with depth and vigor, supported by very fine tannins.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 - RVF)
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Eye
Bright ruby color
Nose
Ripe red berries (strawberries, raspberries), violet, and rose
Palate
Well-structured and full-bodied, with notes of red fruit and silky tannins
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with a fillet of pikeperch or tuna in red wine sauce, cow’s milk cheeses, rib of beef, or braised lamb
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 among 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 in quality. This is 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 87-89/100 (Good wine)
About the wine:
The new Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Champeaux vintage has a vibrant bouquet filled with raspberry and crushed strawberry notes; a subtle hint of acidity and faint traces of tobacco develop in the glass. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with firm tannins and plenty of freshness, though it lacks a bit of substance and complexity toward the firm finish. Not bad, but I think it’s still evolving.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (guide 2019) 17/20 + Favorite (Great wine)
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 wine:
Notes of redcurrant, raspberry, and dried flowers: a well-defined, naturally rich and elegant profile unfolds with depth and vigor, supported by very fine tannins.
About the estate:
This family-owned estate, now in its third generation, boasts a rare heritage of old vines, with an average age of around 50 years. Bernard Bouvier, 52, released his first vintage in 1986 and is part of a generation of winemakers who have breathed new life into Burgundy. After, like many others, succumbing to the allure of modern, highly concentrated wines, he corrected his approach to produce more refined vintages. 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 reinstated.
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