Born from a legendary terroir shaped by centuries of patience, the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 - Domaine René Bouvier stands as a luminous and sensitive expression of Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir. The 2014 vintage, precise and harmonious, offers an elegant reading of place where ripe fruit meets a fresh, sculpted frame. The domaine's signature, known for its rigor and sense of balance, highlights noble texture and a delicate mouthfeel. On the nose, red fruits unfold with notes of meadow and fine herbs, while the palate reveals a supremely upright architecture. Awarded 91-94/100 by Robert Parker, this Grand Cru speaks to collectors and gourmets seeking the eloquence of a great Burgundy: unassuming yet racily intense. Presented in 75 cl, available by the bottle or in six-bottle cases, it pairs as well with gastronomic dinners as with quieter moments that celebrate a nuanced art of living.

Blend and winemaking

This Burgundy red is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape of Côte de Nuits Grand Crus. Domaine René Bouvier follows a winemaking approach attentive to detail, prioritising fruit purity and terroir expression. Extractions are measured to preserve the finesse of the tannins and aromatic precision. Maturation is carefully managed to balance the vintage's character with the Clos's depth, without unnecessary adornment. The result is a Grand Cru that is both structured and graceful, where density is accompanied by a lively freshness, promising immediate pleasure and graceful cellar evolution.

Tasting notes

• Colour : Deep, luminous ruby with garnet highlights, clear and alluring, announcing an elegant, fully ripe material.
• Nose : Refined bouquet of juicy red fruits, Morello cherry and raspberry, lifted by meadow and fine herb notes. Hints of gentle spice, bramble and emerging undergrowth, indicating developing complexity.
• Palate : Direct and caressing attack, silky-grained tannins, a broad mid-palate tightened by mineral energy. Masterful balance between concentration and freshness, with a persistent, flavoursome finish.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve between 15 and 16°C in large Burgundy glasses to showcase the aromatic range and the delicacy of the tannins. Careful aeration is recommended, gently decant or open the bottle in advance to encourage the aromas to unfurl. Store in a cellar away from light with stable humidity. This Grand Cru has notable ageing potential, gaining complexity over time while retaining its aristocratic poise.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : parsley-cured ham, light gougères, fine chicken rillettes.
• Starters : veal tartare with herbs, perfect egg with mushrooms, wild mushroom pie.
• Main courses : roasted Bresse chicken, porcini risotto, seared beef fillet, seasonal game birds.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Époisses brought to serving temperature, truffled Brillat-Savarin.
• Desserts : lightly sweetened red fruit tart, dark chocolate and cherry pairing with restrained bitterness.

Occasions

The Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014 - Domaine René Bouvier is the perfect companion:

• To celebrate an unforgettable dinner where you seek the pure emotion of a great terroir.
• At a vertical or themed tasting focused on Côte de Nuits Grand Crus.
• As a connoisseur’s gift, for an informed enthusiast or to enrich a prestigious cellar.

Characteristics

• Name : Domaine René Bouvier, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014
• Appellation : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC
• Type : Burgundy red wine
• Vintage : 2014
• Grape : Pinot Noir
• Alcohol : to be consulted on the label
• Aging : careful maturation at the estate, respecting the fruit and the terroir
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : potential for development depending on cellar conditions
• Serving temperature : 15–16°C