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
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
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.
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.
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