This wine is also from vines planted in 1928 but to the north of the village, close to the hamlet of Brochon. As usual this is more structured and weighty than the wine above, and will need more time to develop. A nose broadened by smoky, coffee notes. On the palate more intense primary fruit - raspberries and dark cherry. 2013-2019

Product Code: FUR108

Despite our enthusiasm for the wines of Domaine Fourrier, the tasting with him in early November 2009 was tough. Though the domaine waited for complete ripeness, harvesting between 27th September and 2nd October, high levels of acidity at harvest meant that several of the wines had not completed their malolactic fermentations by the time of my visit (Jancis Robinson MW had the same problem). Jean-Marie proclaimed himself enthusiastic for the wines of 2008, but at the same time fearful; as their slow development is outside his experience. “A wine that is slow to make will be slow to age”. Despite greater understanding in both vineyard and winery he feels these wines will bring to mind those of an earlier age.

Jean-Marie believes that the overall quality of his village wines and lesser premier crus has improved since 2007 when his new winery was first used. He attributes this to the fermentation vessels having a smaller surface area producing a deeper cap (the crust of skins, pips and stalks that rises from the must) which helps build body and concentration. All the wines here show anextraordinary purity of bright red fruit, and yet the subtle nuances that differentiate village from village, climat from climat, are clear to taste. These manifestations of terroir are well defined even in such a challenging vintage as 2008.