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Rene Bouvier, La Combe Aux Moines Gevrey-chambertin 1er Cru, 2021
Red
750ml
Label : Good Label
Level : Neck Level
Capsule : Good Capsule
🏰The 2021 Rene Bouvier La Combe aux Moines Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru hails from a producer dedicated to respecting biodiversity and microbial life in their vineyards. The 2021 布根地 vintage was a cool, small year that yielded elegant reds defined by acidity and aromatics, emphasizing the importance of selecting wines from top producers. This 1er Cru Gevrey-Chambertin typically exhibits 【aromatic and tannic intensity】, with notes of heated rock, Madagascar pepper, Espelette pepper, and ripe black fruits. The palate offers concentrated yet fine and enveloping tannins, alongside black fruits and licorice, culminating in a long finish marked by a firm mineral texture and a lingering salinity.
🍴 This wine pairs perfectly with roast duck, grilled red meat, roasted black pig, Jabugo ham, coq au vin, wild boar, or slow-cooked lamb.
🥂 Considered a wine made for keeping, this 1er Cru has a cellaring potential of 5 to 10 years, with 2021 Premiers and Grands Crus generally warranting another 3-5 years before approaching. It's ideal for a special dinner or for cellaring to allow its complexity to unfold.
BACKGROUND
Domaine Rene Bouvier is a highly respected estate in Gevrey-Chambertin. Their La Combe aux Moines 1er Cru is known for its elegance, fine tannins, and complex aromas of dark cherries and earthy minerality.
wine serving
What are the recommended serving temperature and drinking window for this wine?
This 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is still quite young. We recommend decanting it for 1-2 hours before serving at 16-18°C to allow its complex aromas to develop. It can be enjoyed now, but will greatly benefit from further aging, with a potential drinking window extending for another 8-15 years. A standard corkscrew is suitable for opening.
asian food pairing / wine style
What is the style of this wine and what Asian dishes would it pair well with?
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is known for its powerful yet elegant Pinot Noir expression, often featuring dark cherry, forest floor, and spice notes with firm tannins. It pairs wonderfully with richer Asian dishes like Korean galbi, Japanese wagyu beef, or even a robust Cantonese braised duck.
how to store at home
Can you provide details on the bottle's condition and how to store it at home?
This bottle is in perfect condition with a flawless label (score 10), an excellent in-neck fill level (score 10), and an undamaged capsule (score 10). To preserve its quality, store it horizontally in a cool, dark place with stable temperature and humidity, away from direct light and vibrations.
investment value / scores
What is the investment value or typical scores for this wine?
René Bouvier's Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru wines are highly respected and often receive strong scores from critics. The 2021 vintage, while young, is expected to develop beautifully, offering good investment potential due to its pedigree and the producer's reputation. It's a wine that will reward patient cellaring.
delivery windows
What is the estimated delivery window for this wine?
This is a pre-order item from Europe. Your wine is expected to arrive in Hong Kong within 2 weeks via chilled delivery, and then an additional 5 business days for delivery to Taiwan.
authenticity
How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?
All our wines are sourced directly from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over a century, ensuring impeccable authenticity and provenance.
invoice / certificate of origin
What documentation is available for corporate orders?
For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided. For EU pre-order SKUs, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at cost upon request.
