Régis Bouvier : Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Jeunes Rois" 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Jeunes Rois" 2022 Régis Bouvier

Tasting

Colour
A brilliant ruby red in its youth, it promises to evolve towards deep garnet hues with time.

Nose
Wonderfully complex, the bouquet exudes expressive aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant) mingled with delicate floral notes of peony and violet. Subtle touches of undergrowth, clove and graphite add further depth to the whole.

Palate
Energetic and juicy, the palate seduces with its silky tannins and beautiful richness. The ripe fruit flavours extend into a bright, mineral finish of surprising power, offering a perfect balance between charm and structure.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs wonderfully with roasted meats such as beef fillet, poultry, or slow-cooked dishes like beef bourguignon or coq au vin. It also pairs very well with mushroom-based dishes and characterful cheeses such as Époisses or Comté.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate this Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Jeunes Rois" 2022 Régis Bouvier, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 15 and 16°C. This wine can be enjoyed after a few years of cellaring and will continue to evolve favourably until at least 2030.

The authentic and elegant expression of a great Gevrey-Chambertin wine

The estate

Founded in 1981 in Marsannay-la-Côte, the Régis Bouvier estate has distinguished itself in Burgundy through its rare mastery of all three wine colours. Cultivating its vines according to organic principles, the estate has expanded across several prestigious villages of the Côte de Nuits. Following its founder's retirement in 2019, his brother, Bernard Bouvier, now leads the estate. He brilliantly carries on the domaine's philosophy, crafting cuvées that accurately and faithfully express the full complexity of their terroirs of origin.

The vineyard

This wine comes from the "Jeunes Rois" lieu-dit, a plot of around 4.32 hectares located within the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation. Facing south-east and set at altitude, the 40- to 50-year-old vines thrive on limestone soils enriched with clay marl and fossils. The vineyard is managed using environmentally friendly practices, with controlled yields to encourage berry concentration.

The vintage

2022 offered optimal climatic conditions in the Côte de Nuits. This vintage allowed for an ideal development of the growing cycle, favouring perfect berry ripeness while preserving a lovely natural freshness. The harvest took place under the best conditions between 1 and 11 September.

Winemaking and aging

Hand-harvesting precedes a meticulous vinification process for this Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Jeunes Rois" 2022 Régis Bouvier. Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled concrete vats for around twenty days, with regular punching down of the cap for gentle extraction. The wine is then aged for 14 months in oak barrels, around 30% of which are new, to refine the cuvée's structure.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%).