Jean Fournier
Bourgogne Cote d'Or Rouge Pinot Noir 2023
| Denomination | AOC Bourgogne Côte d'Or |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing in barrels (228-litre barrels, demi-muid, etc.) from 3 to 8 wines for 12 months, then 4 months in stainless steel tanks. |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Pinot Noir, harvested in 2023, 0.75 litre bottle
- Region of origin: Bourgogne Côte d’Or designation, from Marsannay, Côte d’Or, France
- Harvesting and selection: hand-picked in 15 kg crates with selection in the winery
- Natural fermentation: spontaneous with indigenous yeasts, 25% whole bunches
- Ageing and serving: 12 months in used barrels and 4 in stainless steel; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Jean Fournier's Bourgogne Côte d’Or Rouge is a still red wine that embodies the identity of Burgundy. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, it presents a full profile on the palate with a pronounced fruitiness, balanced by a remarkable structural depth linked to its region of origin. This wine is full-bodied and satisfying, with a clean flavour profile that expresses great harmony. An enveloping red, ideal for pairing with meat dishes, poultry, roasts or flavourful selections of mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Pinot Noir originates in the heart of Burgundy, within the renowned Côte d’Or area. The vines take root in composite soils, dominated by Bresse marl and gravelly formations. These specific geological features give the wine its typical expressive richness and a perfect balance between freshness and structure. The deep dedication of the Fournier family, rooted in the Marsannay area since the seventeenth century, ensures complete fidelity to the original terroir.
How it is produced
The process begins in the vineyard with a rigorous manual harvest in small crates, aimed at preserving the integrity of the fruit before careful selection. Vinification involves the use of whole bunches, worked with gentle punching down and pumping over for precise and measured extraction. Fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to the action of indigenous yeasts. Ageing takes place in used barrels and concludes with a period in stainless steel tanks to stabilise the wine.
History and Curiosities
Rooted in Marsannay since the 17th century, the Fournier family expresses the soul of the Côte d’Or in this elegant Pinot Noir. Produced on soils rich in Bresse marl and gravel, the wine is born from manual harvesting and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, which involves the use of 25% whole bunch grapes. The skilful vinification enhances its fruity character and structural depth. The 12-month ageing in used barrels, followed by a period of rest in steel, gives rise to an enveloping red that pairs wonderfully with red meats, roasts and cheeses.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °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 Bourgogne Cote d'Or Rouge Pinot Noir 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Bourgogne AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Jean Fournier |
| Story | History and Curiosities Rooted in Marsannay since the 17th century, the Fournier family expresses the soul of the Côte d’Or in this elegant Pinot Noir. Produced on soils rich in Bresse marl and gravel, the wine is born from manual harvesting and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, which involves the use of 25% whole bunch grapes. The skilful vinification enhances its fruity character and structural depth. The 12-month ageing in used barrels, followed by a period of rest in steel, gives rise to an enveloping red that pairs wonderfully with red meats, roasts and cheeses. |
| Origin | Marsannay, Côte d'Or, Borgogna, Francia |
| Soil composition | Mainly Bresse marl and Cônes gravel |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting in small 15 kg crates with selection in the cellar; vinification with 25% whole bunches, moderate punching down and pumping over; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; ageing for 12 months in used barrels (228 l, demi-muid) followed by 4 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting in small 15 kg crates with rigorous selection in the cellar. Vinification with 25% whole bunches, moderate punching down and pumping over. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Ageing in barrels (228-litre barrels, demi-muid, etc.) previously used for 3 to 8 wines for 12 months, then 4 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | Ageing in barrels (228-litre barrels, demi-muid, etc.) from 3 to 8 wines for 12 months, then 4 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |