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René Bouvier - Gevrey-Chambertin Racines du Temps 2011 - Very Old Vines

René Bouvier - Gevrey-Chambertin Racines du Temps 2011 - Très Vieilles Vignes

A new vintage, the 2010 was rated: Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, RVF 14.5/20
This cuvée owes its name to the venerable age of its vines (over 80 years old), whose roots reach deep into the soil and bedrock to draw out the very best expression of the Gevrey-Chambertin terroirs. Complex, with an aromatic palette of dark fruits, it harmoniously blends fruity, floral, and spicy notes...

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Estate

Domaine René Bouvier

Vintage

Racines du Temps

Vintage

2011

Designation

Gevrey-Chambertin

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Regions

gravel mixed with clay

Viticulture

sustainable agriculture: soil cultivation, bud thinning, green harvesting, no chemical fertilizers

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Traditional winemaking, average duration: 20 days

Livestock Farming

Aged for 18 months in barrels, with 50% new barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

a deep, vibrant ruby color

Nose

Complex, with an aromatic profile of dark fruits, combining fruity, floral, and spicy notes

Palate

rich body, velvety texture, beautiful viscosity; notes of violet and licorice emerge on the finish, followed by a hint of white pepper

Serve

Decant at 17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2013

Drink before

2026

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Il s&rsquo;associera avec toutes les cuissons du boeuf, le gibier, les civets, une c&ocirc;te de veau brais&eacute;e, un foie de veau et son jus au cumin, un chapon farci aux champignons et foie gras et son jus simple...<br/>

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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

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, 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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