Jean Fournier
Marsannay Cuvee Saint Urbain 2023
Other years:
2022| Denomination | AOC Marsannay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged in 600-litre barrels (demi-muids, about 15% new oak) for 12 months, then 5 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Organic Pinot Noir: Still red wine with an elegant profile and pronounced minerality
- Marsannay AOC Origin: Sourced from Marsannay-la-Côte, cultivated by the Fournier family since the 17th century
- Hand Harvested: Grapes picked by hand in 15 kg crates with careful selection in the winery
- Vinification: 33% whole bunches, indigenous yeasts, gentle punch-downs and pump-overs
- Ageing: 12 months in 600 l demi-muids and 5 months in stainless steel; 13% ABV
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain by Jean Fournier is an organic red wine that embodies the essence of Burgundy. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, it stands out for its refined style, offering a complete and balanced sip. Tasting reveals a pronounced minerality, supported by a deep concentration of fruit. This label shines for its inviting and harmonious drinkability, enjoyable even in its youth thanks to a balanced structure that enhances its expressive purity.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from Marsannay-la-Côte, in Burgundy, a region where the Fournier family has lived since the seventeenth century. Its aromatic complexity is born from a careful blend that includes grapes from old vines, essential for giving depth to the palate. The territorial profile of Marsannay clearly emerges in the glass, offering distinctive notes of finesse and elegance, enriched by a vibrant character that reflects the natural strength and winemaking vocation of its terroir.
How it is produced
The production process begins with manual harvesting and a rigorous selection of the bunches. Vinification involves the use of some whole bunches, with moderate punching down and gentle pumping over. Fermentation occurs spontaneously, thanks to the exclusive action of indigenous yeasts. To achieve perfect balance, the wine undergoes meticulous maturation in barrels, with the use of a proportion of new wood, before completing its ageing in stainless steel tanks, thus preserving its original freshness.
History and Curiosities
The Cuvée Saint Urbain 2023 embodies the centuries-old dedication of the Fournier family in Marsannay, Burgundy. This elegant organic Pinot Noir is produced from old vines harvested by hand, following a tradition of ancient practices passed down through generations. The spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and the skilful vinification with partially whole bunches preserve the natural minerality of the terroir. The slow ageing in large barrels and steel imparts a deep and wonderfully drinkable character, awarded an excellent score of 92 points by Vinous.
Awards
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2023
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
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 Marsannay Cuvee Saint Urbain Rouge 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Marsannay 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 The Cuvée Saint Urbain 2023 embodies the centuries-old dedication of the Fournier family in Marsannay, Burgundy. This elegant organic Pinot Noir is produced from old vines harvested by hand, following a tradition of ancient practices passed down through generations. The spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and the skilful vinification with partially whole bunches preserve the natural minerality of the terroir. The slow ageing in large barrels and steel imparts a deep and wonderfully drinkable character, awarded an excellent score of 92 points by Vinous. |
| Origin | Marsannay-la-Côte, Burgundy, France |
| Production technique | Manual harvest in small 15 kg crates; vinification with 33% whole bunches, moderate punching down and pumping over; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; ageing for 12 months in 600-litre barrels (demi-muids, about 15% new oak) and 5 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Wine making | Vinification with 33% whole bunches, moderate punching down and pumping over. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Ageing in 600-litre barrels (demi-muids, about 15% new oak) for 12 months, then 5 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | Aged in 600-litre barrels (demi-muids, about 15% new oak) for 12 months, then 5 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |