Jean Fournier
Corton Grand Cru 2023
| Denomination | AOC Corton Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged in 228 litre barrels (approx. 50% new wood) for 18 months. |
Description
Still red from Burgundy, 13% ABV, produced by Jean Fournier. 100% Pinot Noir, 0.75L bottle, 2023 vintage. A Grand Cru from Corton that expresses the finest Pinot Noir, with an aromatic complexity that invites tasting. The Fournier family has been present in Marsannay since the 17th century. Harvest: hand-picked into small 15kg crates, sorted in the cellar. Vinification: 50% whole grapes, moderate punching down and pumping over. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aged in 228-liter barrels (approximately 50% new wood) for 18 months. The nose is highly complex. It is a powerful wine, yet with elegant freshness and length.
Awards
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2023
90/100
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Tasting notes
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Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 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 Corton Grand Cru 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Corton 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 |
| Harvest | Hand picked in small 15 kg crates, with sorting in the cellar. |
| Wine making | Vinification with 50% whole grapes, moderate punching down and pumping over. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | Aged in 228 litre barrels (approx. 50% new wood) for 18 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |