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Domaine René Bouvier – Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
The origin of “Charmes“ can be found in the pre-latin word “calma“. During the Middle Ages, this latin root evolved into “chaume“ (thatch), “charme“ (hornbeam) and “chaux“ (lime). It is difficult to say whether it is the tree or the soil which gave its name to the grand cru.
OWNER
The Bouvier family.
WINE MAKER
The estate has been in the family for 3 generations. It has been run by Bernard Bouvier and his wife Stéphanie since 1992. Henri Bouvier, Bernard’s grandfather, created the estate in 1910. Henri’s son, René, took over in 1950 and by 1991 the estate had been extended to 12 hectares. Today it stretches over 18 hectares.
SITE
Situated in the heart of the wine-producing hill, just to the east of the Grand Cru road, south of Gevrey-Chambertin.
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Pinot noir.
SOIL
Limestone and marl.
GROWING METHOD
The vines are on average 60 years old. Organic farming has been practiced since 2006. Both guyot and single cordon pruning are used.
SURFACE AREA
0.3 hectares.
DENSITY
9000 vines / hectare.
VINIFICATION
The bunches are hand-picked and very meticulously sorted. The grapes are fully destemmed with a long maceration period of 20 days.
AGEING
18 months in oak barrels, of which 50% are new.
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