Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Fourrier
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin Vv
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested old-vine Pinot; fully destemmed, indigenous yeast fermentation, gentle manual punchdowns; aged 18–24 months in mostly neutral oak (≈20% new); minimal SO2, little/no racking, low-intervention approach.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed red cherry and berry fruit with orange-rind, peony florals, spice and saline minerality. Fine powdered tannins, medium–full body and bright acidity, finishing long, precise and mouthwatering.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, duck confit, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, miso‑glazed salmon, char siu (BBQ pork), shiitake stir‑fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Fourrier (Jean‑Marie Fourrier) — family estate since 1930s, ~8–10 ha in Gevrey and neighbouring villages. Focus on old vines (many >40–60 years), massale selection and meticulous low‑intervention viticulture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Critical scores: Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 89–90; Burghound (Allen Meadows) 89–91; Jasper Morris MW 90–93 (2021 vintage). No single major competition awards listed