Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Domaine Fourrier |
Label Name: | Gevrey Chambertin 1er Champeaux Vv |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Noted by critics: Wine Advocate (William Kelley) commentary on 2021 Gevrey Vieilles Vignes ~89–90; Burghound notes for the 2021 Gevrey wines ~89–91; Vivino user average ~4. 3/5. Historical Champeaux vintages have earned 92–95 from Jasper Morris/Burghound
Tasting Note
Bright, dark red. Aromas of black cherry, raspberry, peony, licorice and spice. Concentrated and saline with powdered, silky tannins, fine acidity and a long, precise finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, beef, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses (Époisses, Brie). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, miso‑glazed salmon, shiitake stir‑fry.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested old vines; fully destemmed; 3–4 day cold pre‑maceration; indigenous yeast fermentation with gentle pigeage; aged ~18 months in 15–20% new oak; minimal SO2 and light filtration.
Vineyard Info
Family domaine run by Jean‑Marie Fourrier since 1994. ~9–10 ha focused on old vines in Gevrey; practices organic/biodynamic-style viticulture and low‑intervention winemaking.