Domaine Jean Fournier – Gevrey-Chambertin 2023
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Key figures
- Grape variety: Pinot Noir/Spätburgunder
- Vintage: 2023
- Sweetness: Dry
- Alcohol content: 13.0 % vol.
- Bottle size: 750 ml
- Allergens: Sulfites
- Country of origin: France
- Region of origin: Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
Description
The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin from Domaine Jean Fournier presents the appellation at its most precise and terroir-driven. The calcareous and clay-rich soils impart a striking mineral tension and a deep, structured elegance to the Pinot Noir. Jean Fournier deliberately works puristically and with minimal intervention, making the wine incredibly transparent and vibrant. In magnum, this style often develops even more calmly and harmoniously.
The 2023 vintage appears open and energetic, yet incredibly focused and finely structured. The Pinot Noir combines juicy red and darker fruit with subtle spice and a silky, fresh structure. Instead of massive extraction or pure power, the wine clearly emphasizes balance, precision, and Burgundian finesse. It is precisely this combination of Gevrey depth and ethereal elegance that makes the wine particularly characterful.
The aging process remains subtle and excellently integrated, ensuring that origin and vintage are uncompromisingly in the spotlight. As a result, the Gevrey-Chambertin displays a very classic Côte-de-Nuits style – mineral, silky, and with a long, elegant finish.
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Aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, and subtle floral notes.
Gentle start, well-structured palate with fine tannins and lively acidity.
Goes well with rib-eye steak, saddle of lamb, or mature cheeses such as Epoisses.
