Jean Fournier
Marsannay Rouge Clos du Roy 2022
Other years:
2023| Denomination | AOC Marsannay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing in 600 and 228-litre barrels (approximately 25% new oak) for 12 months. The wines are then blended, returned to barrels and aged for 6 months in demi-muids. |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Organic red wine, Marsannay appellation: Burgundy 2022, 13.5% vol, Jean Fournier
- Selective hand-harvesting: 15 kg crates and careful sorting in the cellar
- Natural fermentation: indigenous yeasts and 50% whole bunch, gentle extraction
- 18 months ageing in oak: 228/600 L barrels and demi-muids, 25% new oak
- Mineral and saline flavour profile: eastern limestone soils, vibrant palate; 93 Vinous points
Description
Style of wine
The Jean Fournier Marsannay Rouge Clos du Roy is an organic red wine from Burgundy. Produced with extreme precision in the Marsannay region, it involves the use of a portion of whole bunches and a spontaneous fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts. On the palate, it reveals a dry, elegant, and defined texture, constantly enlivened by a distinct mineral and saline dimension. The artisanal care ensures the wine has a solid capacity for ageing over time, supported by high acclaim from industry critics.
Provenance
This wine originates from the Marsannay region in Burgundy, from vineyards that benefit from an ideal eastern exposure, a factor that provides a clear linear tension to the sip. The soils are distinguished by a high limestone concentration, sharing marked geological similarities with some famous areas of the Montagne de Reims suited for Champagne. It is precisely this deep limestone matrix that shapes the terroir's identity, imparting great clarity, structural precision, and a vibrant aromatic energy.
How it is produced
Production begins with rigorous hand-harvesting in small crates, followed by careful grape sorting. The vinification keeps a portion of the bunches intact, managing extraction through moderate punch-downs and targeted pump-overs. The wine initially matures for twelve months in oak barrels, using a measured proportion of new wood. Once the blend is complete, it rests for a further six months in large-format barrels, a delicate final step designed to enhance its longevity.
Awards
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2022
93/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
It was much later, in 1962, that Jean Fournier settled as a winegrower in his native village. Today, his son, Laurent, is at the head of an exploitation which covers 22,5 hectares on the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune. Read more
| Name | Jean Fournier Marsannay Rouge Clos du Roy 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Marsannay AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Jean Fournier |
| Origin | Marsannay, Burgundy, France |
| Climate | Exposure: East |
| Soil composition | High levels of limestone, similar to some areas of the Montagne de Reims in Champagne |
| Production technique | Vinification with 50% whole bunches, moderate punching down and pump-overs, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; hand-harvested in small 15 kg crates with rigorous sorting in the cellar. |
| Wine making | Vinification with 50% whole bunches, moderate punching down and pumping over, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | Ageing in 600 and 228-litre barrels (approximately 25% new oak) for 12 months. The wines are then blended, returned to barrels and aged for 6 months in demi-muids. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |