Burgundy/Champagne
Timed Online Auction, 11 - 23 October 2023
Burgundy & Champagne
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
About this Item
In 1994, when he was only 23 years old, Jean-Marie Fourrier took over his family domaine. He had been working on the family estate since 1989, while also completing internships with Henri Jayer and Domaine Drouhin Oregon. Jean Marie's winemaking philosophy closely mirror's Jayer's – making great wines begins in the vineyard. He works hard to maintain healthy vines and practices extremely natural winemaking techniques. Today, Domaine Fourrier holds vines in a few of Gevrey Chambertin’s top vineyards, where most vines date back to the beginning of the 20th century. His most famous holdings, resulting in 'cult wines', are the ones in Griotte Chambertin and Clos St Jacques, which were planted between 1902 - 1910.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
‘Very broad and lacy. Transparent and much more finesse than a typical Gevrey. Hint of chestnuts. Dry finish but lots of pleasure and promise. Very precise.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Nov 2017)
'Fourrier’s old vines in Cherbaudes, just below the Clos de Bèze, were planted in 1928, and they have produced one of the highlights of the range in 2016. Aromas of plum, cherry, forest floor and grilled meat are framed by a creamy application of new oak, introducing a full-bodied, concentrated wine with an excellent chassis of rich tannins and good depth at the core. Drinking Window 2024 - 2045.' - William Kelley, Decanter.com, 93/100 (Oct 2017)
'Good bright red. Distinctly dark aromas of black cherry, licorice and menthol convey a medicinal cast. Then fine-grained, suave and sweet, with flavors of black cherry, blackberry and licorice pastille. Considering the wine's medicinal coolness, this midweight is also quite ripe. Finishes with harmonious tannins that saturate the tongue and build. Lovely subtle length; spreads out subtly to saturate the palate.' - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 90-92/100 (Jan 2018)