Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Fourrier
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musigny 1er Gruenchers
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle‑Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Old‑vine Pinot Noir; organic‑influenced viticulture, gentle destemming with some whole‑cluster usage, fermentations in tank, aged ~12–18 months in French oak (≈20% new).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red cherry and raspberry with rose petal and violet notes, chalky minerality, gentle spice and powdery tannins. Medium-bodied, silky texture and a long saline finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, roast chicken, pork loin, mushroom risotto, seared salmon. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, shiitake/mushroom stir‑fries, miso‑glazed fish, lightly seasoned wagyu/yakiniku.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Fourrier (Jean‑Marie Fourrier) of Gevrey‑Chambertin, run since 1994. Small, high‑quality holdings (~9–10 ha) known for pure, terroir‑driven Pinot Noir (Clos‑St‑Jacques among top sites).
Awards/Ratings:
 
Typical critical reception for Fourrier Les Gruenchers: Vinous 93–95 (2020/2022), Burghound ~90–93 (recent vintages), Wine Advocate ~90–93; 2021 generally reported in the low‑90s by merchants/aggregators (est. 91–93)