Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Jean Francois Bouthenet
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- France / Bourgogne
- Wine style
- Red · Red
- Alcohol content
- 12,5%
- Body
- Light
- Acidity
- High
- Composition
- Varietal/100%
About this wine
This red Santenay Premier Cru from old Pinot Noir vines combines a light frame with notably fresh acidity. Red cherry, raspberry and earthy notes lead the profile, supported by fine tannins and gentle spice; the exact expression naturally varies by vintage. Clos Rousseau generally shows a serious, well-structured side of Santenay.
What does this wine taste like?
The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.
- Light
- Bold
- Smooth
- Tannic
- Dry
- Sweet
- Soft
- Acidic
- sour cherry
- raspberry
- earthy notes
- dried herbs
- violet
- subtle woodland notes
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- duck breast
- quail or partridge
- mushroom risotto
- veal with jus
- soft, matured cheeses
- Beef
- Veal
- Game Meat
- Poultry
Vintages
Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1997
- 1996
- 1990
- 1971
From the Wijnfeld cellars
Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.
Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.
Member ratings
Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.
- 5
- 0
- 4
- 1
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- 0
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- 0
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Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20208 Sep 2026
About Jean Francois Bouthenet
Jean-François Bouthenet is associated with Santenay in the Côte de Beaune, in southern Burgundy. The area is known for Pinot Noir that can be earthier and a little firmer than many reds from the Côte de Nuits further north, while retaining freshness. In a Premier Cru such as Clos Rousseau, vineyard origin is an important part of the wine’s character.
This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.