Jean Fournier
Marsannay Cuvee Saint Urbain 2022
Other years:
2023| Denomination | AOC Marsannay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in 600-litre barrels (demi-muids, about 15% new oak), followed by 5 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Other years | 2023 |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain is a still organic red wine with a typically Burgundian character. Made from Pinot Noir grapes, it reveals an elegant style and a harmonious flavour profile. Fermentation, carried out with indigenous yeasts and a portion of whole bunches, gives the sip great definition. On the palate, it is enveloping and balanced, displaying a refined structure that pairs beautifully with meat dishes, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in France, in Burgundy, in the commune of Marsannay-la-Côte, within the Côte-d'Or. The Marsannay area is part of the prestigious Côte de Nuits, a renowned wine-growing region. Jean Fournier is a family-run estate with a well-established presence in the area, dedicated to rigorous organic and sustainable viticulture. The careful approach in the vineyard aims to enhance the identity of the terroir, ensuring a distinctive imprint of evident finesse and balance.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest and a rigorous selection in the cellar. The grapes ferment spontaneously with a portion of whole bunches, accompanied by gentle punch-downs and pump-overs. Ageing takes place for twelve months in barrels, with limited use of new oak, followed by five months in stainless steel tanks, a decisive phase to harmonise the organoleptic profile before the end of the production process.
History and Curiosities
The historic Jean Fournier estate presents the Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain, a refined Pinot Noir that fully expresses the essence of Burgundy. Grown according to strict organic principles, the grapes are hand-harvested to ensure absolute quality. The meticulous vinification, carried out with indigenous yeasts and a portion of whole bunches, gives the wine a harmonious elegance. The skilful ageing in demi-muid and steel enriches its enveloping structure, making it the ideal companion to enhance fine cheeses and flavourful meat dishes.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Color
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 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Marsannay AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| 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 historic Jean Fournier estate presents the Marsannay Cuvée Saint Urbain, a refined Pinot Noir that fully expresses the essence of Burgundy. Grown according to strict organic principles, the grapes are hand-harvested to ensure absolute quality. The meticulous vinification, carried out with indigenous yeasts and a portion of whole bunches, gives the wine a harmonious elegance. The skilful ageing in demi-muid and steel enriches its enveloping structure, making it the ideal companion to enhance fine cheeses and flavourful meat dishes. |
| Origin | Marsannay-la-Côte, Côte-d'Or, Borgogna, Francia |
| Production technique | Vinification with 33% whole bunches, moderate punching down and pumping over; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; ageing for 12 months in 600-litre demi-muid barrels (about 15% new oak) and 5 months in stainless steel. |
| Wine making | Vinification with 33% whole bunches; moderate punching down and pumping over; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in 600-litre barrels (demi-muids, about 15% new oak), followed by 5 months in stainless steel tanks. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |