Domaine René Bouvier - Fixin - Crais de Chêne - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

Firmly rooted in its Nuits terroir, the 2020 red Fixin Crais de Chêne displays a fine array of aromas, from pit fruits to spices, tamed by high maturity and restrained ageing. The fleshy structure, with delicate tannins, creates a fresh, harmonious whole, suitable for aging. A very fine achievement, rated 93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested in the "Les Crais de Chêne" climate, with soils composed of pebbles and clay. Traditional vinification, fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aged 12 months in barrel (20% new oak) and 6 months in vat.

Color:

Dark ruby red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Intense and fragrant, with lovely aromas of red and black pit fruits. This Pinot Noir is perfectly ripe, with a restrained ageing process.

Palate:

The attack is straightforward and pure, with a fleshy structure that unfolds into a fresh, subtle whole.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Sliced beef with black mushrooms, prime rib with grape jus, pork tenderloin, venison haunch.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033

Bernard Bouvier is unquestionably one of the most important names in Burgundy. At Domaine René Bouvier, he produces great auteur wines whose fruit precision and palate textures are infinitely just and benevolent. 

Day after day, our tastings confirm the high standards achieved by this family estate, which is now one of the most highly-rated on the Côte de Nuits.