Jean Fournier
Marsannay Rouge Le Chapitre 2023
Other years:
2022| Denomination | AOC Marsannay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged in 600 and 228 litre barrels (about 25% new wood) for 12 months; then blended, topped up and matured for 6 months in demi-muid. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Identity: Marsannay AOC 2023, 100% Pinot Noir; Vinous rating 90/100; 13.5% ABV
- Harvest and selection: Hand-picked in 15 kg crates with careful bunch selection
- Vinification: 50% whole bunches; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 12 months in 600/228 litre barrels (25% new) plus 6 months in large casks
- Profile: Notes of red fruits and roasted coffee, minerality; ideal with pork and game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Jean Fournier Marsannay Rouge Le Chapitre is an organic still red wine from Burgundy, made from Pinot Noir grapes. This expression stands out for its aromatic profile defined by intense notes of red fruit and roasted coffee. On the palate, it reveals a structured flavour profile and a pronounced mineral tension, perfectly balancing the perception of warmth. Its natural gastronomic vocation makes it the ideal accompaniment for complex menus, precisely enhancing dishes based on pork, game and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Marsannay area, within the renowned Côte de Nuits in Burgundy. The vines grow on an east-facing slope, in a sheltered environment that ensures consistent and regular ripening of the grapes. The soils are characterised by a strong presence of white oolitic limestone, accompanied by light marl in the northern area. This distinctive geological matrix imparts a unique mineral signature to the palate, which manifests as a pleasantly austere character in its youth.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting and a rigorous selection of the bunches. Vinification involves the use of a proportion of whole grapes and proceeds with spontaneous fermentation triggered by indigenous yeasts, accompanied by carefully managed punch-downs. The ageing process initially takes place in barrels for twelve months, using about a quarter new wood. Subsequently, the different batches are blended into a single cuvée and rest for a further six months in demi-muid, thus consolidating the structure and aromatic precision.
History and Curiosities
Marsannay Rouge Le Chapitre 2023 is a Pinot Noir that embodies the authentic Burgundian tradition, produced by the Fournier family, who have been active since the 17th century. After meticulous hand harvesting, spontaneous fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts and the use of 50% whole bunches to fully enhance the terroir. The wine matures for twelve months in barrels (a quarter of which are new), followed by further ageing in demi-muid. This fine expression, awarded 90 points by Vinous, offers a sip of extraordinary elegance and depth.
Awards
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2023
90/100
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Tasting notes
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 Marsannay Rouge Le Chapitre 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Marsannay AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Jean Fournier |
| Story | History and Curiosities Marsannay Rouge Le Chapitre 2023 is a Pinot Noir that embodies the authentic Burgundian tradition, produced by the Fournier family, who have been active since the 17th century. After meticulous hand harvesting, spontaneous fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts and the use of 50% whole bunches to fully enhance the terroir. The wine matures for twelve months in barrels (a quarter of which are new), followed by further ageing in demi-muid. This fine expression, awarded 90 points by Vinous, offers a sip of extraordinary elegance and depth. |
| Origin | Marsannay-la-Côte, Burgundy |
| Soil composition | Soils dominated by white oolites, with rather light marls in the northern sector. |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting in 15 kg crates, sorting in the winery; vinification with 50% whole bunches, moderate punching down and pumping over; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; ageing in 600 and 228 litre barrels (about 25% new oak) for 12 months, then blending and a further 6 months in demi-muid. |
| Wine making | Vinification with 50% whole grapes, moderate punching down and pumping over. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | Aged in 600 and 228 litre barrels (about 25% new wood) for 12 months; then blended, topped up and matured for 6 months in demi-muid. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |