“Beautiful color, full-bodied for the vintage, a hint of plum on the nose, good length on the palate, but a touch lacking in finesse.” (Bettane & Desseauve Guide to the Wines of France 2016) The Champ Salomon cuvée is a fully developed Marsannay. On the palate, the viscosity is vibrant, and the fresh tannins underscore the silky texture. A wine that expresses all the typicity of Pinot Noir, pure and fresh .
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Eye
a dense red dress, a beautiful ruby color
Nose
blossoming, cherry-like, with notes of white pepper
Palate
Very lively, vibrant viscosity. Fresh tannins. Silky, fresh texture.
Serve
decant at 17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
It will pair well with a guinea fowl salmis with Lautrec garlic croutons, with roast suckling pig and its pork jus with soy, a beef fillet and its beetroot reduction, a duck breast with blackcurrant berries...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2016 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Beautiful color, full body for the year, a slight note of plum on the nose, good follow-through on the palate, a slight lack of finesse.
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.
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 tasting 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 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.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Note and review by Mr. Guy L. Published on 31/01/2019
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