Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Fourrier
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Goulots
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
100% destemmed (whole berries), native yeast fermentation, maceration, aged ~18 months in French oak (c.15% new); minimal racking, bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Bright red and black cherry, wild raspberry, violets, forest floor and chalky minerality, with baking spice and subtle oak; medium‑full, vibrant acidity, fine‑grained tannins and a long, saline finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, grilled pork or beef, aged Comté; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed aubergine, braised beef short rib (Korean/Japanese styles).
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Fourrier (Jean‑Marie Fourrier) is a family domaine in Gevrey‑Chambertin with small, old‑vine parcels across several premiers crus; noted for low‑intervention work and emphasis on terroir.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Generally acclaimed by critics: typical scores c. 91–94 points (Vinous/Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, Jasper Morris); retail/auction listings for the 2021 Les Goulots show ~91–93 points and frequent 13–13