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Marsannay rosé Jean Fournier (Domaine) 2021
Marsannay rosé AOC
13%
0.75L
Intensity
An outstanding cuvée, emblematic of its estate, one of the few to produce a rosé wine designed for fine dining. The rich minerality of this wine is the result of a historic terroir.
More infoThis cuvée harbours a very special relationship with the Jean Fournier estate. Behind it lies the ambition to restore the reputation of rosé wine, sometimes vinified too hastily, enjoyed too swiftly and quickly overlooked.
Grown on two plots, ‘Les Platières’ and ‘Lavaux’, in the heart of the Marsannay appellation, the Pinot Noir grapes are delicately harvested as part of an organic process. The grapes are destalked and macerated overnight before being pressed without any additives (sulphur or enzymes). The juices are lightly cold-settled, fermented in barrels before being matured in 600-litre barrels with no new wood for 12 months, followed by 5 months in stainless steel vats.
In the end, we find a wine with coppery reflections. The bouquet is seductive, with delicate notes of citrus and white-fleshed fruit. The palate is vinous and mineral, yet retains all the promised freshness.
About the Producer Jean Fournier
Domaine Jean Fournier is one of the oldest in Marsannay, and the family has been present since the 17th century. The vineyard is spread over 16 hectares, spread over the best terroirs of the appellation. The vineyard is dominated by Pinot Noir, supplemented by a little Aligoté, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc. Since 2003, Laurent Fournier has been the head of the family farm. The domaine has long been involved in sustainable and responsible farming, before being certified as organic in 2008. Certain biodynamic practices are also used such as respect for lunar rhythms. The vines are quite old (about sixty years old), the extractions are very sweet and exact and élevage is long (up to three years, in barrels and vats). This contributes to the quality of the wines, which are powerful and typical of their terroir and their vintage. This area has demonstrated the high quality of its wines, which means that the appellation is highly reliable and should gain fame over the years to come. Keep your eye on this domaine!
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